James A. Hamm,Jr.

November 19, 1960 - October 9, 2005

James "Jimmy" A. Hamm, Jr., age 44, of Damascus, Virginia, went to be with God on Sunday, October 9, 2005 at the home of his sister, in Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and was the son of the late James A. Hamm, Sr. and Theresa E. Hamm of Damascus, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Garfield and Lillian Hamm, and maternal grandparents, Charles and Loretta Pisarto. Mr. Hamm was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was well known for his big heart and love for his family and he will be sadly missed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Desiree Greer, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee and Daneen Blevins and her husband, David, of Damascus, Virginia; two nephews, Cory Cornett and D. J. Blevins; one niece, Nikki Blevins; and several aunts and uncles. The funeral service will be conducted at the graveside at 2:00 P. M. Thursday, October 13, 2005 in the V. A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee with the V. A. Chaplain officiating. Military graveside rites will be by the V. F. W. Patton-Crosswhite Post #6975. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Hamm family. The family will receive friends from 7-9:00 P. M. Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at the Garrett Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Hamm and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631.