Glen D. Hammons, 91, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Oak Wood Manor in LaPorte.
He was born April 28, 1928, in Devonia, TN, the son of Harry Hammons and Cassie (Sexton) Hammons.
Glen retired in 1987 after working over 50 years in appliance manufacturing. He was a devoted Christian and attended Calvary Baptist Church in LaPorte. Glen enjoyed listening to country music and playing his guitar for nursing homes. He also played with the “Good Ol Boys” band. He was also very fond of animals, especially his shih tzu dog named “Shaney,” who ate better than he did.
On Sept. 18, 1948, in Tennessee, he married Emma Hammons, who survives.
He is also survived by his two sons, Rick (Judy) Hammons of LaPorte and Glen H. Hammons; three daughters, Rita Wood, Kathy (Terrie) Hammons and Sherry (Loran) Sosinski of LaPorte; six grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Glen was preceded in death by his son, Michael D. Hammons, two brothers and one sister.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.