Robert J. Hammond

Robert "Bob" Jack Hammond, age 76, of Davis Junction, IL, went home to Heaven on Friday, January 27th. 2023. He passed away in his home with his wife by his side. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother & uncle.

Bob was born & raised in Leaf River, IL, to Dorcey & Carolyn "Carrie" Hammond of Leaf River on August 24, 1946. In high school he played basketball, and football. Bob graduated high school in 1964. After graduation he started work at Chrysler in Belvidere. Shortly after, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Polk, LA and Germany, as a Mechanic. After serving his country he returned to Chrysler and retired in 2001 after 36 years. On May 15th. 1971, he married the love of his life, Linda Dixon of Dixon IL. They have three children, Christopher, Andrea, & Kari. Bob enjoyed watching his children grow up, being outdoors, refereeing Andrea's soccer games, riding his motorcycle with his wife and fellow Chrysler retirees, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs & Chicago Bears ( If you were not a fan, your choices were questioned, but you were still loved.) Although, he loved all these activities, his true joy was his family. He was so loved and will be truly missed by all.

Bob is survived by his wife of almost 52 years, Linda; his son, Christopher (Kim) Hammond of Oregon IL and their three daughters, Brooke, Josie, & Bella; his daughter, Andrea Bell (Fiancée, Benjamin Booher) of Machesney Park IL and her son Andrew; his daughter Kari (Keith) Cortez of Rockton IL and their daughter Kayla; his brother, William Hammond of Leaf River IL; his sister-in-law, Fern Hammond of Rockford IL and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law Glen Madison and mother-in-law Violet Madison; brother, Frank Hammond; sisters Cara Lou Hammond and Charlotte Taylor; sister-in-law, Janice Hammond; niece, Gloria Taylor and nephew, Joe Hammond.

Special thanks to the Stillman Valley & Monroe Center paramedics. We would also like to thank all of Bob's neighbors & friends that would stop by to talk when he was outside.

At Bob's request, there will be no services at this time. Please keep Bob in your loving memory. Share online condolences and memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.