Clarence Arthur Hammonds

August 11, 2021

Clarence Arthur Hammonds passed away on Saturday, August 7th, after a long illness. He was born on February 22, 1943 in Flomaton, Alabama to Charlie Wade Hammonds and Emma Hammac Hammonds. He graduated from Flomaton High School. He married Wanda Morgan of Pensacola on August 24, 1977.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and sister Helen Lister. He is survived by his wife Wanda and sons, Jason and Sandy, and brothers Bodie, Ray, Wade, Carl, and sister Vera Hall.

After high school, Clarence was employed by Brewton Iron Works, Brewton Alabama for about 5 years. After moving to Pensacola, he gained employment with Builder’s Ready Mix in Cantonment (now known as American concrete Supply) for over 40 years until his retirement. Mr. Billy Campbell, owner of American Concrete Supply was his mentor and father figure to Clarence whom he dearly loved. Mr. Campbell’s family was also his extended family. Mr. Campbell regarded Clarence as one of his most reliable and dependable employees with contractors specifically requesting Clarence for delivery to their jobsite. Clarence also enjoyed attending church with Mr. Campbell at the Beams of Light Holiness Church in Cantonment until his illness prevented him from doing so. Clarence was an avid University of Alabama football fan and loved watching the games with his family.

Active pallbearers are Noel Watkins, Jeff Morgan, Bill Lewis, Paul Brown, Larry Woodward, and Ed Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Morgan, Bodie Hammonds, Ray Hammonds and Carl Hammonds.

Services will be held this Friday, August 13th at 2pm with visitation beginning at 1pm. Burial will be at the private sector of the Morgan Cemetery in Molino, Florida. Phillip Deane, pastor of Beams of Light Holiness Church will be officiating.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries