Lawrence Richard Hammond, Sr.

Lawrence Richard Hammond, Sr., 76, of Christiana, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the son of the late Rev. Herbert Charles Hammond and Josephine Dickinson Hammond.

Lawrence was an area resident all his life and a 1962 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville. He proudly served in the US Army from 1963 to 1965. He was employed at the Coatesville VA Medical Center in housekeeping.

He is survived by ex-wife, Lucille Elaine “Kippy” Hammond, one son, Lawrence Richard "Dooie" Hammond, Jr. and wife Johnyel Hammond, three daughters: Marquia Joseph, Marisa West, and Laila Rashae' Ann Hammond, two grandsons: Jyion Joseph and Jasir Stallsworth and four siblings; Arnold A. Hammond and wife Renee of Coatesville, Maxine London and Julia Hammond both of Atglen, PA and Denise Lavender and husband Alan of Parkesburg and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by seven siblings; Marion Hammond, Larry Hammond, Loretta Lomax, Frances Gray, Herbert C. Hammond Jr., Edward Hammond and Ritchie Hammond.

Due to the current restriction on public gatherings, Memorial Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com