Jeffrey Thomas Hammond

Jeffrey Thomas Hammond, 50, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 16, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Arther “Art” and Catherine Hackney Hammond.

Jeff was a graduate of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky and was the Director of Finance for Braden Automotive Group in Chillicothe. He loved being outdoors especially going for hikes. Jeff’s greatest joy was watching his children with their activities and volunteering within the community.

Jeff is survived by his children, Mackenzie and Cole Hammond of McArthur; former stepchildren, Avery Peters, CJ Graham and Lethan Graham; brother, Arther (Kimmie) Hammond Jr. of Hebron, Kentucky; sisters, Dianna Berry of The Plains, Amy (Dustin) Ward of McArthur and Jennifer (John) Wells of Wilkesville and nieces and nephews, Allison Berry, Nathan Hammond, Griffin Hammond, Katherine Hammond, Kelsey (Timmy) Ervin, Logan (Bryanna) Ward, Jacob Wells, Jarrett Wells and Jessica Wells.

A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Vinton County Fairgrounds Fern Kruger Building, 31471 State Route 93, McArthur, Ohio 45651, with a reception to follow. Visitation will be held at Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Jeffrey Hammond Memorial Fund at the Vinton County National Bank, 203 W. Main St., McArthur, Ohio 45651. All of the proceeds will go to his children, Mackenzie and Cole Hammond.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com