Morris E. Hammonds, 88, formerly of Ingalls, despite hoping he’d live to be 100, peacefully passed away July 5th at his memory care home of the last 3 years after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia.  He was born March 5, 1936, at his home in Indianapolis to Claude and Blanche (Hancock) Hammonds.

While growing up, his family didn’t have much but memories were made. If he wasn’t fighting with 3 brothers and sister, he was riding his bike or working on a soapbox derby car. Moe left school and worked in the grocery business for

several years, first starting at Standard Grocery, moving to Richard’s Market Basket, then opened Moe’s Red & White. After serving his country in the U.S. Army (stationed in Germany), he married the love of his life Phyllis Hammonds

on June 4th, 1964. Two children followed. Later in life, Moe worked in pest control at PESCO, then Baxter’s. Moe attended Faith United Methodist Church. He loved his wife, children, friends, auto racing, wrestling, traveling, going out to eat, and the Indiana Pacers.

Moe is survived by daughter Cherie (David) Reeves; son Anthony (Rebecca) Hammonds; grandchildren Brittany (Tyler Hutcheson) Reeves, Matthew Reeves, Grace, Drake and Kendall Hammonds, brothers Larry (Kathy) Hammonds and Bob (Marylyn) Hammonds. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Hammonds, brother George Hammonds and sister Inez Hammonds.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Seals Funeral Home, 122 W. Staat Street, Fortville, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service.  Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church 9031 E. 16th Street Indianapolis, IN 46229 or the Alzheimer’s Association 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 60631.  Online condolences may be shared at www.sealsfuneralhome.com. 

Morris E. Hammonds, 88, formerly of Ingalls, despite hoping he’d live to be 100, peacefully passed away July 5th at his memory care home of the last 3 years after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia.  He was born March 5, 1936, at his home in Indianapolis to Claude and Blanche (Hancock) Hammonds.

While growing up, his family didn’t have much but memories were made. If he wasn’t fighting with 3 brothers and sister, he was riding his bike or working on a soapbox derby car. Moe left school and worked in the grocery business for several years, first starting at Standard Grocery, moving to Richard’s Market Basket, then opened Moe’s Red & White. After serving his country in the U.S. Army (stationed in Germany), he married the love of his life Phyllis Hammonds on June 4th, 1964. Two children followed. Later in life, Moe worked in pest control at PESCO, then Baxter’s. Moe attended Faith United Methodist Church. He loved his wife, children, friends, auto racing, wrestling, traveling, going out to eat, and the Indiana Pacers.

Moe is survived by daughter Cherie (David) Reeves; son Anthony (Rebecca) Hammonds; grandchildren Brittany (Tyler Hutcheson) Reeves, Matthew Reeves, Grace, Drake and Kendall Hammonds, brothers Larry (Kathy) Hammonds and Bob (Marylyn) Hammonds. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Hammonds, brother George Hammonds and sister Inez Hammonds.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Seals Funeral Home, 122 W. Staat Street, Fortville, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service.  Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pendleton First United Methodist Church Camp Fund 225 W. State Street Pendleton, IN 46064 or the Alzheimer’s Association 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 60631.  Online condolences may be shared at www.sealsfuneralhome.com.