Alfred "Al" S. Hammond

Alfred “Al” S. Hammond, 92 died February 12, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Holden, MA to the late Harold and Grace Hammond. He was predeceased in July 2007 by his wife of 59 years, Charlotte Kovar Hammond. He is survived by two sons Glenn and wife Joan of Portsmouth NH, Robert and wife Linda of New Hampton NH, a brother Richard of Concord, NH; two grandsons, six great grandchildren and special friend, Betty Shaver. He served in the Navy in World War II and was a graduate of Williams College. He was employed at State Mutual Life Assurance Company for 31 years retiring as 2nd Vice President in 1982. He was a past president of both the New England and International Claim Associations. He served seven years as a member and president of Asheville/Buncombe Crime Stoppers and for 29 years as a volunteer Deputy Sheriff in Buncombe County. Mr. Hammond was a 60 year member of Rufus Putnam Lodge AF&AM in Rutland MA and a 32 degree Mason in the Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants and The National Society, Sons of the American Revolution. A private celebration of Al’s life will be held in the future. Donations in his memory may be made to Blue Ridge Honor Flight (blueridgehonorflight.com) in Hendersonville, Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden is assisting the family.