BUDDY HAMMETT
Sherman Bryant "Buddy" Hammett of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Sherman and Mildred Louise (Edwards) Hammett on October 22, 1933 in Cedar Bluff, Alabama and passed from this life on June 15, 2018 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years.
Buddy grew up and attended school in Gaylesville, Alabama. He served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1953-1957 during the Korean Conflict. On June 22, 1957, Buddy married Loretha Evans in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Together they made their home in Elmore City, Oklahoma. Buddy was a dispatcher at Shebester from 1960 until 2015. He was a member of Valley Lodge #6, Wynnewood Lodge #40, India Shriner and the Church of Christ in Elmore City. In his spare time, he enjoyed bird hunting, fishing, gardening, and especially loved horses.
Mr. Hammett is survived by:
His wife: Loretha of the home
Sons: Mike Hammett and Beth of League City, Texas
Russell Bryant Hammett and Carolyn of Foster, Oklahoma
Daughter: Karen Wilson and Mark of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
6 Grandchildren: Melea Hammett, Terra Martinez, Trey Tackett, Zach Hammett, Lukas Wilson and Laydin Wilson
5 great-grandchildren: Haylee Martinez, Righley Martinez, Jasper Hammett, Tyson Tackett and Abby Tackett
A host of nieces and nephews
Mr. Hammett was preceded in death by:
His parents: Sherman and Mildred Hammett
Sisters: Kathryn Black and Beatrice Goss
Brother-in-law: Eugene Black
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Church of Christ in Elmore City with Joe Terrell officiating. Interment will be in the Elmore City Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .