MAGNOLIA - Howard J. Hammond, Sr. passed away at home on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Howard was born in Marydel, Md. on Oct. 1, 1941 to Arthur and Jennie Darrow Hammond.
Howard served his country with the National Guard. He was a General Contractor based out of Kent County and enjoyed camping in his free time.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Collins Hammond; son, Howard Hammond, Jr. and his wife Tracey; daughter, Beverly Yankwitt; grandchildren, Melissa Smith and husband Jesse, Howard Hammond, III, Amanda and Katelyn Shahan; and a great-grandson, Van James Hammond.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of Melissa Smith, 851 Killen Pond Rd., Harrington, on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at 2 p.m.
Arrangement in the care of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Felton.