David Oren Hammond, age 78 of Batesville passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 19, 1941 in Cambridge City, Indiana he was the son of Wiley G. and Effie M. Hammond.
As a graduate of Lincoln High School in Muncie he went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for many years as a bartender in town before he retired.
David enjoyed his retirement by spending time with his kids and grandkids. Whether they were fishing or playing the lottery, the time together made his day.
He will be dearly missed by his daughters, Candace Hammond of Sunman, Kelli Hammond Lacy of Muncie and Abby Powell of West Palm Beach, FL; step-daughters, Teresa Amburgey of Sunman, Karen Adams of Batesville and Diane Fugate of Morris; 7 grandchildren, Isiah Fugate, Hannah Fugate, Erica Adams, Colton Adams, Jonathan McFall, Cory McFall and Elizabeth McFall; 2 great-grandchildren, Izabella John and Josiah McFall; along with his brother Philip Hammond.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gene, Ronnie, Betty & Doris and granddaughter, Cierra Adams.
His wishes were to be cremated. There are no services at this time. You are also encouraged leave a message at www.meyersfuneralhome.com on David’s obituary page for the family in the online guestbook.