Billy "Bill" Joe Hammons, age 80 of White Cloud, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home. Bill was born on October 13, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to Samuel "Sammy" and Pearl (Prince) Hammons. Bill was the founder of Bill's Outlet in Grand Rapids which he started in 1973 and continues today. Bill, in his younger years – enjoyed sports cars and riding his Harley motorcycle, had enjoyed watching western movies on television, visiting with people wherever he was and treasured the time he spent with his family. Bill is now safe in the arms of Jesus holding onto his lasting faith and belief in Jesus, his Savior.
Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia of White Cloud; his daughter, Brenda Hammons of Newaygo; step daughter, Tana (fiancé, Apel Soules) Beardsley of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren, Billy Hammons, Dave Dugas, Curtis Jankowski, and Andrew Stryker; 3 great grandchildren; his brother, George Hammons of Taylor Mill, Kentucky. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Terry Hammons in 1973 and his sister, Marie Hammons.
A time to celebrate and remember Bill with the family will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 1:30-4pm at Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel 1109 Court Street White Cloud MI 49349. NOTE : during the visitation, a limited number of people will be permitted into the funeral home and family and friends will need to rotate in and out of the funeral home during the visitation with face coverings required. Friends may consider memorial contributions to Love Inc, in Newaygo County for memorial contributions in memory of Bill. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Hammons family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel. 231-689-1492.
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Celebration Of Life
White Cloud Chapel
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1109 E Court Street
White Cloud, Michigan 49349