Willie B. Hammond, Jr. Obituary in Fort Pierce at Stone Bros. Funeral Home and Chapel

Obituary For Willie B. Hammond, Jr.

Willie B. Hammond, Jr. was born on October 3,1955, in Newington, Georgia to Wille B. Hammond, Sr. and Maggie Lee Hammond. Willie was educated by the Public-School System of Saint Lucie County and a graduate of Fort Pierce Central Class of 1973. He met the love of her life, Donna Spivey Hammond in 1972, and they were married September 14, 1975; a 49-year love affair. They raised three beautiful children.

Willie was employed with the City of Fort Pierce, retiring in 2017. He was a member of Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Clarence Ingram, serving as a Senior Usher, Musician and in any other capacity as needed. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend to all who knew him.

Willie had a heart of gold and loved his family and friends. He loved music, was a founding member of Thick Band & the 7:30 Band and a DJ for many local events.

On Sunday, December 25, 2022, our Heavenly father called Willie from labor to reward. He is preceded in death by his Wife: Donna Spivey Hammond; Father: Wille B. Hammond, Sr.; Son: Willie “Bud” Hammond, III; Brothers-in-law: Johnny Spivey, Lasella Spivey, Ulyess Spivey, Carl Spivey, Luke Spivey, Matthew Spivey; Sisters-in-law: Alberta Patterson, Bernice Spivey; Aunts: Daisey Grant, Justine Kent, Victoria Reynolds, Ruby Green, Minnie Lee Sheppard, and Rose Lee Hammond; Uncles: Alonzo Smith, Charles Smith, Carey Hammond, Robert (RJ) Hammond, Roy Charles (Roy C) Hammond and Earnest (Sonny) Hammond and Niece: Tonya Washington.

Those left to cherish her memories include Children: Decreta Meely (Michael Grant), LaTonya (Darryl) Counts; Grandchildren: Anthony Meely, Jr., Caleb Hammond, De’Jah Meely, Deshaun Counts, Darius Counts; Mother: Maggie Lee Hammond: Surrogate Children: Jeronda Benjamin, Ke’ja Ryals, Tavarius English, Ca’marion Celestin, Carlton Celestin, Jr., Khloe Celestin; Sisters-in-law: Gena (Jerome Benjamin) Spivey, Annette Spivey, Sharon Spivey and Terry Dixon; God Son: Garion Miller; Aunt: Lessie Mae (McKinley) Anderson; Uncle: Jack (Mary) Hammond; Nephews and Nieces: Matrecia (Anthony) Phillips, Arvin Washington, Curtis (Sanya) Spivey, Johnna (Michael) Morris, Zelda Wright, Michael Spivey, Artura Spivey, Sr., Jerome Spivey, Leonard Childs, Crystal Spivey, Melissa (Jason) Spivey, Charles (Cheryl) Roundtree, LeDravius Roundtree, Levitius (Marissa) Spivey, Keshia Young, Carlton Celestin, Anthony Lamb, Anthony (Catherine) Smith; Special Cousins: Alonzo (Boss) Smith and Pat Beford; Best Friend: Vince Williams and a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Public visitation for Willie B. Hammond, Jr. will take place on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 2:00pm. Burial will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

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James brooks sent Sweet Moments for Willie B. Hammond, Jr. - January 06, 2023

Condolences to the family, love JJ

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Paulette S. Counts sent The Peace Lily for Willie B. Hammond, Jr. - January 06, 2023

Sending you my love and condolences for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort. Love Paulette S Counts

My sincere condolences to the family.Ceedo you will truly be missed in the community that you loved and who loved you as well..RIP my friend

My sincere condolences to the family...Ceedo you will be missed. You were a true light to the community..

Miss you cousin from Pam young

"Cedo" was just a good person! Praying for the Spivey and Hammond family! God Bless! Victor

Just saw you in 2018 (class reunion) What fun time we had! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.. God Bless! RIP Your Classmate, Geneva

Life is to share our experiences For you have done well For time has come for you Meet and be at peace Rest on my cousin You always be remember in our heart's For R.I.P. From your cousin Calvin Grant Owens & The Grant Family🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

My condolences to the Spivey-Hammond family. R.I.P Uncle Cedo

I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of the family and praying for peace and comfort during this sorrowful time. May the Lord provide the strength, guidance and uplifting that is needed during this time... Rest In Peace... Your Friend Rayfeen...

Sending healing prayers and comfort to the Hammond and Spivey family. -Tweety Jacksonville, Florida

Sending healing prayers and comfort to the Hammond and Spivey family.

RIP Classmate. You will be missed

We are deeply sadden by the loss of "Cedo"; He was a treasured member of the class of 1973; I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings! Bernette Class of '73

Rest in Peace Classmate Blessing Charlene Trice Young Class of 73

My Sincere Condolences To The Family. May God Strengthen You During Your Time of Bereavement. RIP Willie B. Hammond Jr. 🙏 Bruce Robinson & Family

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