Freddie C. Hammer, 75, of Shepherdstown passed away Dec. 8, 2023, at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg.
He was born Feb. 23, 1948, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the son of the late Junius Clarence “June” and Shirley Bly (Taylor) Hammer.
Mr. Hammer was a 1966 graduate of Franklin High School and obtained a bachelor of arts degree in education from Shepherd College.
He attended Franklin Presbyterian Church.
He loved carpentry, owning and operating own wood shop. He had worked at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg and retired after 40 years of service as a head of the maintenance department from Shepherd University.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory two sisters, Sherry Wilfong of Sugar Grove and Kitty Waggy (Curtis Jr.) of Franklin; a brother, JC Hammer (Betsy) of Franklin; a niece, Heather Aumann; two nephews, Allen Wilfong and Thomas Hammer; a great-niece, Wyndsor Aumann; and a great-nephew, Beckett Aumann.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Scott Hammer; two sisters-in-law, Janet Hammer and Margaret Hartman; and a brother-in-law, David Wilfong.
A graveside service was held Tuesday at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin with Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating. Interment followed.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
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