William J. Hammond, 73, of Huron, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at the home where he was born on Jan. 3, 1939, in Huron.

He was a 1957 graduate of Huron High School. He worked for many years as a carpenter out of Union Local 940. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Huron. He was a generous, kind-hearted man who was loved and respected by everyone he met. His legacy and sense of humor will live on in his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann (White); daughter, Anna (Ken) Bloomberg, of Bellevue; sons, Roch (Tami) Hammond, of Milan, Matt (Julie) Hammond, of Huron AD Nathan (Beth) Hammond, of Huron; sisters Winifred (Art) Herrada, of Huron, Kathleen (Gene) Maloney, of Bar Harbor, Ohio, and Mary (Tom) Spicer, of Lorain; brother, Robert (Ilian) Hammond, of Huron; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William W. and Anna (Landoll) Hammond; daughter, Liz Wargo; sons, Mark "Bill," Joe and John Hammond; sister, Paula Tyren; two brothers in infancy; and two grandsons, Roch Jr. and Drew Hammond.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, until services at noon at the Huron Conservation Club, 2121 Huron-Avery Road. The Rev. William Lucht will officiate.

A mass will be said in his name at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at St. Peter Church in Huron.

Arrangements are being handled by Morman-Hinman-Tanner Funeral Home, Berlin Heights.

Online condolences may be left at mormanfuneralhome.com

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.