Phillip Hammond (October 2, 1939 - February 16, 2025)

Phillip Hammond Obituary

Phillip Edward Hammond, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at his residence in Osage Beach, Missouri. He was 85 years old. Phillip was born on October 2, 1939, to Maurice and Sylvia (Nee Marcum) Hammond of Berea, Kentucky.

Phillip is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeraldine, and his two daughters, Natalie Hammond and Stephanie Savage of Naples, Florida. He was very proud of his three grandchildren, Timothy, Sarah, and Trace Savage.

Phillip spent his childhood and early life in Berea, Kentucky and graduated from the local high school where he excelled in golf and basketball. In 1962, Phillip married his long-time sweetheart, Jeraldine Hughes at Danforth Chapel on the campus of Berea College. She was an inspiration and guiding light for Phil throughout his lifetime.

That same year, Phil received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Kentucky. While a student, Phil worked as a counselor in the men’s dormitory organization and as an instructor in the campus machine shop to pay tuition and college expenses. He was a member of the college golf team and an intermural golf champion.

After graduation, Phil accepted an engineering position with McDonnell-Douglas Astronautics Company in St. Louis, Missouri. His first assignment was structural analyst with The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spacecraft program, Gemini. During Phil’s 30-year career he was assigned to numerous space and military projects. In recognition of outstanding job performance, Phil was nominated for the President’s Award.

Phil was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. After retiring from the aerospace industry, he founded Classic Firearms LLC and became a recognized consultant and purveyor of vintage firearms for sportsmen, collectors, and investors.

He was a member of Harper Chapel Methodist Church in Osage Beach, Missouri and will live in the hearts of his family as a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Phillip will be laid to rest in his hometown Berea, Kentucky with his mother and father later this Spring. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dogwood Animal Shelter, 1075 Runabout Drive, Osage Beach, Missouri 65065.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 514 Highway 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348-3232.


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