Ritchie Eugene Hammond

Ritchie Eugene Hammond, 62, of Pomeroy, PA departed this life on February 3, 2018. He was a 1972 graduate of the Coatesville School District.  After school he joined the Merchant Marines from 1973-1979 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal.

After his time in the service, he lived in East Orange New Jersey where he worked as a construction worker and also a postal worker.  Ritchie enjoyed sports(especially boxing).  He also enjoyed good music, good food and good people.

He was the son of the late Herbert C., Hammond and the late Josephine Dickinson Hammond.  He was preceded in death by sisters, Marion Hammond, Frances Gray and Loretta Lomax; and brothers, Larry Hammond, Edward Hammond and Herbert Hammond II.

He is survived by 1 daughter; 2 brothers, Lawrence Hammond, Atglen, PA and Arnold Hammond (Renee), Pomeroy, PA.  3 sisters; Maxine Hammond London and Julia Hammond of Atglen, PA and Denise Hammond Lavender (Alan) of Parkesburg, PA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main Street, Parkesburg, at 12:00 Noon, with visitation from 11:00 - 12:00.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Online Condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com