Obituaries for May 25, 2006

Ronald James Hammar

Services: 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church.

Ronald James Hammar, 58, of Clovis died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Southwest Regional Medical Complex in Lubbock.

Born Aug. 7, 1947, in Clovis to Arnold and Beverly Ann Hammar, he married Carla Blair on Oct. 28, 1995, in Clovis. He was a member and former deacon at First Christian Church. He was also a former teacher and bookkeeper of the family business.

Family members said he loved reading and spending time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his mother and two brothers, Johnny and Neil Hammar.

Survivors include his wife; his father, Arnold Hammar of Clovis; three sons, Andrew Hammar and Charlie Bernal, both of Clovis, and Jason Hammar of Portales; two brothers, Wayne Hammar (and wife, Wilma) of Santa Fe and Arnie Hammar (Janice) of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren, Robin Bernal, Jordan Williams, Christian Bernal, Lauryn Williams and Joey Hammar; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jon Forrest will officiate services.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be made to the roof fund at First Christian Church in Clovis.

Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home.