Donald Ray Hammett

Mr. Donald Ray Hammett, 92, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday July 10, 2025, at Amorem, Burke Hospice, after a period of declining health.

Mr. Hammett was born December 22, 1932, in Gaffney, S.C., a son of the late Charles Nesbitt and Addie Childers Hammett. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Hickory and retired from the financial industry as a manager. Donald served his country as a U S Navy Veteran during the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Bradley Hammett, brothers, Charles Hammett II, Lamar Hammett, Miles Hammett, Keith Hammett and Marshall Hammett.

Those left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Stephanie Hammett of Connelly Springs, Diane Lowman and husband Eddie of Hildebran, sisters, Peggy Agardy, Mary Gibbons, brother, Frank Hammett and a sister-in-law, Bobbie Plemmons, her daughter, Joy Plemmons and a number of nieces and nephews. Also surviving are the apples of his eyes, his grandchild, Brandy Westmoreland and husband Michael of Winston-Salem and great-grandchildren, Phoenix and Hal.

A Service of Celebration will be held 4:00 P.M. Sunday July 13, 2025, at Liberty Baptist Church, with Rev. Gene Gouge officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 Until 4:00 P.M. Sunday at Liberty Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 1292 Cape Hickory Rd., Hickory, NC 28601 or Amorem, Burke Hospice, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.