James Douglas Hammock, Sr.

James Douglas Hammock Sr., affectionately known as "Jim" or "Doug" Jim came into this world on October 31, 1957, in Fort Benning, GA, to parents Emory and Ruth Hammock. Jim Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, surrounded by the love of his family. Even in his final act of service, he continued giving to others through the LifeSource Organ Donation Program. Jim lived a life of service. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, a title he carried with honor long after retirement. An avid amateur radio operator, he volunteered with local emergency communications and Storm Watch programs. While stationed in North Carolina, he served as a volunteer firefighter in Piney Green/Havelock. After returning to Minnesota, he continued serving his community as a Hennepin County Sheriff's First Responder. Later, Jim and Pam devoted countless hours to the MS Bike Ride and coordinating the Marine Toys for Tots program in the Mankato area. Jim met the love of his life, Pam, while serving in the Marine Corps. Although he forgot her name after their first meeting, he made sure never to make that mistake again. They married on October 18, 1980, and eventually returned to Minnesota. They built a life grounded in love, service, and family, raised three children, and eventually moved to Le Sueur to enjoy a quieter life together in the retirement home they built. While Jim was proud to be a father of three, he truly found his greatest joy in being "Grandad." He adored each of his five grandchildren, cheering-sometimes a little too loudly-from the sidelines, taking memorable cross-country Grandad trips to Florida, and laughing harder than anyone else during family game nights. Nothing made him happier than gathering family together for good food, great stories, and even better laughter. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Emory Hammock. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Pam; his mother, Ruth; his brother, Charles; his sister, Cheryl; his daughter, Kim; his sons, James (Amanda) and Bobby (Jennalynn); and his cherished grandchildren, Laura (Pascal), Audrey (Erik), Haley, Jack, and Liam. You spent your life showing up for others - as a Marine, a volunteer, as husband, a father, and a Grandad. Thank you for every lesson, every sacrifice, every laugh, and every memory. Rest easy, Jim. We'll take it from here. Visitation on Monday, June 22nd, from 5 to 7 PM at Washburn-McReavy Nokomis Park Chapel, 1838 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN. Funeral service at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 23rd, at the Nokomis Park Chapel. Visitation with family from 12 noon to 12:45 PM. Interment with military honors at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery: Enter the cemetery at Gate#2 and meet at Assembly Area #3 by 1:15 PM on Tuesday, June 23rd. After the interment there will be a Celebration of Life at Chester Bird American Legion, 8900 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN. Washburn-McReavy.com Nokomis Park Chapel 612-721-1651

James Douglas Hammock, Sr.

October 31, 1957 - May 30, 2026

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