Franklin L. Hammitt

December 25, 1994 - June 30, 2012

Franklin L. Hammitt, Jr., 67, of Springfield, died at 3:34 pm, Saturday, June 30, 2012. He was born December 25, 1944 in Springfield, to Franklin L. and Theresa Fleck Hammitt, Sr. He married Charlotte A. Cellini on June 14, 1973 and she preceded him in death on March 5, 2007. His father and one sister, Patricia Saurs-Hammitt preceded him in death.
Survivors include his Mother, Theresa Hammitt of Springfield; three sons, Franklin Hammitt, III, Jerry (Jamie) Stone and Thomas R. Stone all of Springfield; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; five sisters, JoAnne (Thomas) Bartolomucci of Springfield, Barbara (Marty) Grosboll of Kingwood, TX, Mary Ross of Eagle, CO, Theresa (Bill Woods) Hammit of St. Louis, MO and Beverly (Mark) Hopkins of Springfield; one brother, Mike (Rosie) Hammitt of Pleasant Plains, IL; one aunt, Florence (Harold) Whymeyer of Mountain Home, AR; one uncle, Jim (Nancy) Fleck of TN and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Franklin was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Firefighters Postal Lake Club. He was an avid NASCAR and Sprint car fan and formerly owed midget and sprint cars and enjoyed fishing.
When he was younger he helped his dad operate the Sinclair Gas Station at 5th and Mason streets. He was then employed as a fireman for the City of Springfield and later worked for the State of Illinois, Department of Central Management Services as a Regional Manager of State Garages.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Fred Prince officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail will conduct military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Hospice.

Visitation Information

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Service Information

Time: 10:00 am

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

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Thomas R. Stone posted on 7/23/12

Frank, I will miss you very much. i know it took alot of work with me . but i would not have turned out the way i did if it wasn't for you. Tell mom i said hi and i will see you both soon

Linda Bryant posted on 7/7/12

Frank, thank you for the best gift one person could give another, my daughter Stephanie Ann. Thanks, too, for my four precious grandkids!

Jim and Doris Schrock posted on 7/5/12

Franklin, Sorry for your loss. Your dad was a hell of a good guy and a friend I will miss him very much. Take care and be strong. Sorry I can't make it to the wake. Jim Schrock

Hilary Bush posted on 7/5/12

Franklin, I have so many great memories of time spent with your family, especially your Mom and Dad. They were both such wonderful people and I think of them often. Please know that I'm sending love and prayers to you, now and always! Love, Hilary

Tom Herman posted on 7/5/12

Our Hearts and Prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Frank was a good friend and fishing buddy. He will be missed John Brown Van Pierceall Tom Herman

Jowanna and Jim Walker posted on 7/4/12

Franklin, So sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Voncile and Richard Stone posted on 7/4/12

Franklin, Tommy, Jerry and Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted at this difficult time by your memories and knowing Frank is now with your Mom. Love, Aunt Von and Uncle Richard

Kevin Blakeman posted on 7/4/12

Franklin, Jerry, Tom and families, I'm so sorry for your loss at this time. Dads are special, and are hard to lose. Hold the memories close. Having family and friends around at this very hard time helps, but doesn't lessen the hurt. I know I don't see you guys to much anymore, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless. your friend, Kevin and Pam Blakeman

Bonnie Herter Minett posted on 7/4/12

To the Hammitt family, So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Denny and Chris Kirchgesner posted on 7/4/12

Our deepest condolences to all the Hammitt family.

Stephanie Schnepper posted on 7/4/12

Mr. Hammitt was also survived by a daughter, Stephanie Schnepper (husband Clark) and 4 grandchildren

~With love~ posted on 7/3/12

I give you this one thought to keep - I am with you still - I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the sweet uplifting rush, of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft starts that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone - I am with you still in each new dawn.

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