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Joseph S. Hammond was born in St Augustine Florida on April 17, 1929, and died in McAllen, Texas on January 25, 2007. Joe graduated from Simla high School in 1948. He drove and eighteen wheeler from Denver, Co to the west coast for three years, and then drove for Glaser Gas for five years before settling into a 30 year career as a life insurance salesman with American General Life. During this time he also ran the scales at the Calhan Livestock Auction on Fridays for several years. After retirement from American General he worked for nine years for Equifax. In the 70's and 80's Joe had a country western band, The Colorado Country Gentlemen. Joe and Virginia have spent the last ten winters in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Joe is survived by Virginia Westfall, a son Zane and his wife Eva of Fresno, CA, a daughter Sue Hammond of Reedley, CA, two sisters, Clarkie Weichel and Sadie Williams. In the early 80's Joe learned he also had three half brothers; Vester Hammond, Scott Hammond, Emory Hammond and a half sister, Nellie Waggoner. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 12, 2007 at 11:00 am at the Eagles Lodge #143, 1050 S. 21st St. Colorado Springs, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer that a memorial donation is made to The Scholarship Fund at the Simla High School Alumni Association.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 7, 2007.

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Judy (Greene) Knight

February 22, 2007

What wonderful times we had in the 70's with the Colorado Country Gentlemen...Joe, I will always love you

James and Shirley (Palko) Ball

February 18, 2007

Cousin Joe was my "Singing Cowboy Star" during the Summers of the mid 1940's. My brothers, George, Al, Kenny and I, Shirley, stayed with our Uncle George and Aunt Kate Evans on the farm in Calhan, Colorado, and on Saturday nights we would go to the Town Hall to dance and visit with family and friends. Cousin Joe sang and played guitar with the guys in the band, and he always made sure to give us hugs and not walk away without teasing me. You could always count on Counsin Joe's positive attitude and he was sure to send smiles your way. We looked forward to seeing Joe on those fun Saturday nights, but am glad that he is now at peace and has gone to his home in Heaven to be with the Lord.

Shirley Ann (Palko) Ball

February 11, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Louise Negrette

February 7, 2007

Joe was a very special person. I have known him all my life.We didn't miss very many dances that he played at in all the years he played. There will never be another person like Joe. My thoughts and prayers go to all his families. Louise (Lawson, Teakell) Negrette

Tina "Teakell" Smyth

February 7, 2007

Joe was a great friend to me and my family. We never missed an opportunity to go to the dances when his band was playing. Joe was the person who taught me how to Waltz. My favorite song that he sang was Silver Wings. He would always take time out to dance with me and my friends. Joe, I will always have the great memories. Thanks for crossing my path in life.

Alma Aragon

February 7, 2007

Joe was such an important part of my life. I don't remember a time that he wasn't there for me. Most of us are lucky if we have a father that just cares about us, but my family was fortunate to have that and an "Uncle Joe" too. He truely cared about all of us and never failed to let us know. If he was proud he said so, if he was disapointed he let us know that too. No one in the world could give a hug like Joe. He will be in my heart forever.

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