William Henry Hammons
Obituary
William Henry Hammons was born October 1, 1917 in Leslie, AR to Joseph Ephraim & Martha Jane (Stamper) Hammons and passed from this life on January 11, 2017 at the age of 99.
Henry, despite an eighth grade education, was prolific in mathematics; mastering algebra and geometry and skills employed by engineers afforded twice the education. He was a master structural steel worker combining the skills of a machinist, jig builder, tool & die maker and welder. He worked on jet planes for McDonnell Douglas and other various corporations as he was known for his fastidious approach to intricate detail. He would carry this over in his hobbies and became a master woodworker, exceptional gardener and even the occasional chef! Family recalls the pies he would make and how he would interweave the pastry lattice work with particular detail. An avid reader (especially Westerns), a Mason, a gun collector who reloaded his own ammunition and a longtime member of Springdale Baptist Church, Henry was an incredible man.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred P. (Curtis) Hammons; and their infant son, Joseph Franklin Hammons. He is survived by his daughters, Martha Jane “Susie” Kennett, Betty Jo Axelsen and Mary Yarus; his son, William Henry “Hank” Hammons, Jr.; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great grandsons.
Henry will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A funeral will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel.
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Tributes & Memories
My condolences to the Hammons Family. Henry was my Great Uncle. My mother, Mary Magdelene Hammons was his niece. My mother would always talk about her Uncle Henry and how special he was. God Bless him. Warm regards, Michael Eagle
Michael Eagle
May the love of the Lord light your way home
Shelia and Herman Sexton
Uncle Henry was my mother's Bobbie Hammons Sexton uncle All stories of him that I have heard are about how he was a great man with a great spirit and heart. My dad and Bill Bratton went back to see him and they came back with great stories. He will be greatly missed in this family. Prayers and love being sent to his family back home. the Sexton's Herman, Bryan, Shelia, Benjamin and Wyatt Sexton
Shelia and Herman Sexton
Uncle Henry was a wonderful, caring, loving man. I'm so thankful to Tommy and Kay Hammons for taking me to visit him this past summer and two years ago. He remembered me through my mother, Mary Magdalene Bihl (Hammons). He touch many hearts in his 99 years on earth. Rejoicing in heaven with Aunt Mildred and all his loved ones, he will be missed ❤️ Praying for all his family and friends.
Sandra Kay Payton
Sending Uncle Henry's family prayers for peace and comfort. I will miss him on so many levels. I have a life time of memories to cherish. He was a gentle giant and it was evident his testimony was the way he lived his life. The legacy he leaves is a reminder of a life well lived on earth, and heard well done good and faithful servant when he entered heaven. He was a treasure in my life. I loved him and Aunt Mildred dearly!
Debbie Oxner
Uncle Henry was my grandma Pearls little brother. She adored him. They wrote letters to each other monthly, I just read them a year ago! I always remember Uncle Henry as a sweet funny man! He will be missed. Sending his family warm hugs and love during this time. Danell
Danell Conger
Uncle Henry was a rare and beautiful soul, Hammons through and through. He was smart, had a wonderful sense of humor, he loved God and his family, had true grit but was gentle and he was one of the most important people to me, setting the bar very high for others. I am so thankful that I was blessed enough to be able to call him uncle. It's hard to imagine this life without him but one day we'll hear that wonderful laugh again. I love you Uncle Henry-hug Aunt Mildred for me!
Sheila (Weaver) Sullivan