Mr. Timothy Earl Hammond Sr

September 3, 1948 - June 2, 2020

Timothy Earl Hammond Sr. 71, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020, of natural causes. He was born September 3, 1948, in Ocean View, Virginia on the US Naval Base. Tim was an active member of the Clifton Springs Fire Department for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion. By trade Tim was a Machinist Mechanic among many other abilities. He was the guy who could fix anything (Tim the tool man). In his spare time Tim enjoyed riding his motorcycle, tinkering in his shop and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his brothers Guy (Terri) Downey and Craig Downey (Ashley Ortiz); Sister Kathy Downey; Brittany Cyphers, Adam Cyphers and Jacob. Also left behind is the mother of his children Minerva Hammond and his 4 children and 13 grandchildren: Laurie (Mick) Sakowski and children Timothy Robert Sakowski Jr., Jessica Sakowski and Francis (Lexi) G. Ryan III. Timothy (Mary) Hammond and children Nicole Marie Hammond, Ryan Hammond, and Timothy Hammond III. James (Tanice) Hammond and children Mystique Marcano, Teraisa Hammond, Emmett Hammond, Kaden Hammond and Katarina Hammond. Crystal (Kevin) Little and children Malia Little and Matthew Little. He was also a great grandpa to 10 beautiful great grandchildren. Tim was predeceased by his daughter Melissa Hammond and parents Frederick and Marion Downey and Earl Hammond, his sister Cecilia Hammond and brother Anthony Hammond. Due to Covid 19 a public Memorial will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can made to the American Legion Post 202 at 7441 State Rd 21 Keystone Heights, Florida 32656. Arrangements are by JONES- GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352)473-3176. www.jonesgallagherKh.com