Michael "Mike" Earl Hammond passed away on May 3, 2021 at the age of 60, in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri.

Mike was born September 7, 1960 to Earl and Lois Hammond. Throughout his life, Mike showed that he could do anything that he set his mind to. He was a journeyman electrician and became disabled after surviving a brain injury in February 2007. His favorite things were classic rock and roll, Star Trek, and computers.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lois Hammond.

Mike is survived by his wife, Tammie Hammond; his children, Amanda and her fiancé Marcus West, Cody Hammond, Tori and her husband Jaron Wiseman; his granddaughters, Ariyana Lou, Mila Marie, and Harlyn Rose; and brother, Vince Hammond.