I never got to rub it in very often. He is survived by his wife Jan, three children and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Smith. RIP Judge Hammond. June 14, 1971 - October 7, 2014 . Eventually, I became an attorney partly because of his example and later became a fellow circuit judge in a different circuit and benefitted from his mentorship and suggestions. It doesn’t mean that you change much, except that you maybe listen better, you maybe consider some things you hadn’t considered before, you see things a little bit differently. Kim was born November 24, 1945 in Abilene, Texas to Hood Clyde and Sara Frances Ray Hammond, he was a Texas A&M graduate with a Bachelor of Sociology degree. Duncan-Graves Funeral Home | (207) 764-0625 30 Church Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769. It was his longest then or since. Bob Graham appointed Hammond and Jim Foxman—the other man who has a courthouse named after him, in Volusia County—to the bench the same year, 1979. It is wonderful that he was able to do all of those great things and the world is less with his passing.
A picture of Bear Bryant grabbing him by the neck at a banquet. I had known Kim Hammond briefly in Daytona.. we had children ( us as parents, actually) that were in the same LaMaze birthing classes years before. John Henning, Senior Status Circuit Judge, State of West Virginia. The pictures traced the arc of a career that mirrored one of his touchdown passes when he was a star quarterback. Thank you for your service to our county for many years. Not to mention a fearsome competitor outside the courtroom.
May he rest in peace and may his memory always remain a blessing to all who knew and loved him. Our prayers are with you.
His efforts now were not so much to “win”, but to “get it right”. Not even his daily exposure to crime’s consequences dimmed his generally bright outlook on society. We join Flagler County in mourning Judge Kim C. Hammond, Very sad. “I think I’ve been treated particularly well by the citizens of this circuit and this county, and they’ve shown a certain affinity or likeness for some of the things that I’ve done, and I’m sure some would dispute things that I’ve done,” Hammond said. I miss and love you so much Grandma. [media id=422 width=500 height=400]. I have only seen him one time since then at our 40’th reunion but we had a lot to talk about both old times and our then work. I remember his sensational gridion career, at FSU, seeing him and the family at church on Sundays, and his remarkable career as our circuit judge here in Flagler County.
A different mindset, but one that drove him to give as much effort as he did on the football field. You’ll have certain, maybe, some loyalties. Kim was such a valuable star on offense as quarterback that he never played defense but I looked over and there, in the gap on the other side of their center, was our star quarterback playing defensive tackle for the first time. Kim E. Hammond Obituary Remember Kim E. Hammond. On the eve of his retirement after two decades serving as Flagler County’s circuit judge seven years ago, Kim Hammond spoke about the pictures that had been taken down from the walls of his office, in the building that bore his name. Beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Joseph Tiano and Tara Tiano and step-mother of Eric (Katy) Hammond and Melissa (Khristian) Little; cherished grandmother of eight; dear sister of William (Phyllis) Bostwick and sister-in-law of Beth Tiano and Chris Tiano. Kim Hammond Obituary Remember Kim Hammond. “He was a great guy, all around good guy, humble, always willing to say hi, shake hands and talk to people.
Review this week's trending celebrity news stories. RIP Kim Hammond. Rest In Peace Sir. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. I miss you so much Mom. You are in our hearts and prayers. Oh man. (nee Bostwick), 61, of Cleveland, passed away April 2, 2018. He paused today as he spoke, emotion at times overcoming him, as he’d remained close to Hammond through the years, until the end. I actually tried the last case in front of Judge Hammond. He was a great man, a great judge, and an even better person. Kim Hammond Smith, 41, died Sunday, September 18, 2011. Born in Livermore, Kim grew up in Pleasanton and was a graduate of Amador Valley High School class of 1977. Do I hear an amen? For most of her life, Kim was a professional actress and vocalist and performed in both musicals and theater.
After high school, she went on to earn an associate degree in acting from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena. A finer person, I have yet to meet. Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 W. Airport Frwy.Irving TX (972) 579-1313 www.donnellyscolonial.com Published in The Plain Dealer from Apr. So sorry to hear the news. You don’t touch that many people’s lives, many times if you’re a star athlete.
6, 2018. Always look forward to seeing Kim and the family in church, I admired him and his remarkable career as our Circuit Court Judge here in Flagler County, My deepest condolence to the family.
Judge Kim Hammons fairness ,honesty and love for the people of Flagler County have left an indelible Mark upon many many lives he will be missed greatly. He was credited with making the new courthouse in Flagler County a reality and the justice center, which opened in 2007, was named in his honor. We were in a gap eight defense and I was just to their center’s right. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our. Gail Wadsworth worked with him in two courthouses for a decade. Kim was an athlete’s athlete, a man’s man, a judge’s judge and most importantly one of the finest and kindest men Florida and this nation has ever seen. As the only circuit judge in Flagler County for years, his influence on the quality of life here was immense. Gov. It’s almost scary. “There’s still a lot of goodness, even among people that are having problems, making mistakes, a good many of them are pretty good people in most respects and are just struggling through hard times in their lives. I pray to touch half as many lives as Kim Hammond. It is sad to hear of his passing but I am glad he is in a better place. Document family connections, service information, special times and priceless moments for all to remember and cherish forever with support for unlimited copy.
Kim was a good friend, and will be miss. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. In 2011, the additional seat was secured. When Judge Mel Orfinger left Flagler for a seat on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, the chief judge asked Foxman and Hammond which of the two wanted to take the seat in Flagler. I assumed the position as the Supervisor of Courthouse Security. Harold Thomas Hammond, 68, passed away at his home, Dec. 29, 2019. She broke up with me for reasons she didn’t explain. Good speed Kim. When I retired in 2005, he surprised me with playing the bagpipe marching down the hallway picking up others as he came near. What an exemplary image for our youth. He was so intelligent and kind that it was just an honor to practice in front of him. Proctor was in the Legislature by then. HAMMOND,, KIM AND JUDY Of Irving, died Wednesday in Cleburne. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the local judiciary. ~ Kristina, I miss you so much Grandma, I love you. He was the fairest, hardworking , friendliest best guy to be around I can remember! It really hurts.”. A native of Miami, Kim Hammond grew up in Melbourne. Kim was born on December 24, 1956 and passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was a great human being and very humble. He will always represent wonderful memories ! It's easy and secure. Joe and Tara, we are so very sorry for your loss. View KIM HAMMOND's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
Well put George. You will be shooting that football to your buddies in heaven now! He retired from the bench on Jan. 3, 2011. He will be sadly missed by so many of us in law enforcement, past and present. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Twice as he came to deland q b club to speak to us n even played his bag pipes . Tributes.com is the online source for current local and national obituary news and a supportive community where friends and family can come together during times of loss and grieving to honor the memories of their loved ones with lasting personal tributes. Keep the memories of her close to your heart.
He served his community well. Governor Graham was a GOOD MAN, he GAVE a damn about Florida & her people,so whatever he chose, must have been right. “Amen.”. I am sorry to learn of his passing…an all American Florida Boy Quarter Back First and then a Judge. Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. “We ate every day together, every single day I was in that courthouse. See you on the other side.
Not many times in my athletic career have I witnessed such a strong competitor, who was so mild-mannered. Rest in peace with condolences to his family.
He led through example and encouragement. His death left friends, colleagues and admirers shaken at the loss of one of the few men who could make the building that bears his name look small in comparison. After practicing law in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale for a few years, I came to Flagler in 1983.
“He never put himself out to be a high and mighty person, he was very humble, and it was a pleasure to guard him when I did,” Blaine said. Your email address will not be published. It’s nice that the County named the courthouse for him, but that isn’t why the people who knew Kim Hammond will remember him. On Sunday, Judge Kim C. Hammond died in Daytona Beach after battling illness for many years. ~ Kristina. I remember Kim best from football. He also served as a former Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Hammond, James "Jim" W. Leave a Condolence Send Flowers Print.
He was a hell of a great man, a super jurist, and a man I looked up to and admired immensely.
Rick Blaine, the Director of Courts, remembers his days as a bailiff, providing security for Hammond. We love you. And he succeeded in that endeavor to his great credit. May God embrace you Judge Hammond and bless your grieving family! He passed the Florida Bar in 1972 and started as an attorney in private practice in Daytona Beach. I have not met a better person during my legal career. I am so thankful I still have voicemails from you so I can hear your voice, and hear you say I love you. His tenure had begun within just a couple of years after her father, Billy Wadsworth, had left the bench in 1978. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Nor did he ever voice his displeasure at any other ballplayers for theirs. I introduced her to him as a living legend with a court house named after him.
“But I’ve been treated pretty well. He taught her to be the clerk of court, she says. Your Mom will always remembered with love as our Mommy Kim. I dated his wife, Jan, in HS. At one point he spoke about his own effect as a judge locally. OBITUARY Kimberly Hammond Smith November 22, 1969 – September 18, 2011. Harold was born to Mark and Clara (Dudley) Hammond, Sept. 10, 1951, one of three children. “I just wasn’t ready for that, not him, he was one of my heroes,” Wadsworth said today. Condolences to the family of Kim during this time of sorrow and grief may you find comfort in knowing that there is hope for those who have died.. Bostwick and Hammond family, So very sorry for the loss of Kim's life to all. Judge Hammond was one of the best men I have ever met. That opportunity to have that influence in people’s lives is really a high honor.”. My condolence to the family, Kim was a good friend. We had a little running fun thing going in college football — he being a diehard Seminole and me a Maryland Terrapin grad and supporter. He had incredible mastery of the law but was insightful enough to see the human behind the act. We held them, we won, what a man. He treated everyone with respect and dignity.