Samuel Jefferson Hammond, of Lexington, AL, born February 16, 1918, passed away July 4, 2010 at the home of his daughter, Jane. He lived in North Alabama all of his live. Daddy Sam was a faithful Christian and a member of Northside Church of Christ, of which at one time he had served as an elder. He was a 1937 graduate of Lexington High School. He was a farmer, worked for Murray Ohio bicycle plant, served on the Alabama Farm Bureau board of directors (Lauderdale county), as well as a member of the Bank of Lexington board of directors. Daddy Sam had many stories to tell about school, growing up on the farm and working with papa. He provided well for his family, and was a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a great-great grandfather. He was the youngest of three children born to the late Elisha Galby and Matilda Todd Hammond. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Montez Roberson Hammond, sisters Clara Belew and Lucille Williams (Bill) of Lexington. Family survivors are daughter, Barbara Jane Smith (Bobby), son, Jeffrey Lynn Hammond, grandchildren, Karon S. Liverett (Curtis), Amy S. Coats (Danny), Hilda S. Wiseman (David), Michael Hammond, Marty Hammond (Sarah). Great grandchildren, Valerie and Ethan Liverett, Dannah and Shelby Coats, Alisha C. Pickins (Bo), Clayton and Joseph Wiseman, Aaliyah Hammond and Jesslyn Rodriguez. Great-great grandchildren, Bryson and Caiden Pickens, A special niece, Nell Burton, who always brought a smile to his face, and a family friend, Yvonne Porter, always ready to help. Daddy Sam was always a truthful and honest person. Everyone will miss him greatly. Our thanks to Dr. David Brown, Deconess Homecare, Tatum and Kristi. To his caregiver who did so with much love, Denise Harrison. Visitation will be Monday, July 5, 2010, from 6-8 PM at Elkins East Chapel. The service will be Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow in Barnett cemetery. You are invited to sign the online registry at www.elkinsfh.com. Family and friends will gather after the funeral at the home of Karon and Curtis Liverett. Elkins East Chapel is assisting the family.