James “Jim - Hambone” L. Hammond, age 58, of Celina, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born October 15, 1964 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Jim is survived by his life partner, Jennifer Zumberge, Celina; mother, Marilyn La Lond, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; children, Jesse (Liz) Hammond, Bellefontaine, Casey (Kat Kimmel) Hammond, St. Marys, Carla (Jesse Vagedes) Thobe, Coldwater, Tiffany Hammond, Celina, Tyler “TJ” Hammond, Iowa and Janelle (Joey) Homan, Springboro; two brothers, Sam (Michelle) Hammond, Celina and Jon (Sarah) Hammond, Wisconsin; a sister, Mary Hammond, Wisconsin; two half-sisters, Connie Mitchell and Debbie Miller, both of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Isiah, Elijah, Roman, Jonah, Dylan, Bryson, Aiden, Gage, Noah, Caden, Ashton, Braylon, Nolan, Owen, Devin, Leyton, Elly, Cash, Tommy, Emmett, Mikayla and Zoey; and one great granddaughter, Jade.
He is preceded in death by his father, Leslie Hammond; a brother, Tim Hammond; and a half sister, Kathy Thiel.
He was a member of Celina VFW Post # 5713.
Jim was a proud father and grandfather and loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, lawn care, hot rods, and watching NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers.
Funeral services will begin on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Diane Mendelson officiating; where the family will receive friends from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm prior to the services at the funeral home.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the Hammond family.
Memorials can be directed to American Kidney Foundation.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Jim and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit
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