Harrison Hammond, man of many talents

Harrison Hammond, 93, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Acts Manor House in Seaford. He was born in Ocean View, son of the late Edward and Lulu Hammond.

He was a member of Georgetown Ambulance Station 93, American Legion Post 8 and Odd Fellows. He loved camping and square dancing with the Whirlaways. He loved to travel across the country and internationally. Harrison also loved photography and even worked part time early in his career as a professional photographer. Harrison had many talents in electronics, electrical and carpentry. As a matter of fact, he built his first home after moving to Georgetown and lived there until moving to the Manor House in Seaford. He retired from the Delaware Army National Guard after 20 years and retired from Nanticoke Hospital as a biomedical technical supervisor. After retiring, he worked part time at Delaware Technical and Community College.

Harrison was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lulu Hammond; two sisters, Violet and Grace; brother, Preston; and his wives, Evelyn Hammond and Helen Hammond.

He is survived by his wife, Madalyn; son, Jerry (Maria); and two grandsons, Jerry Jr. and Todd. 

The family would like to extend special thanks to the caregivers at Acts Manor House and Accent Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30, at Short Funeral Services chapel, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Georgetown Ambulance Station 93, 406 N. Front St., Georgetown, DE 19947; American Legion Post 8, 406 N. Front St., Georgetown, DE 19947; or Accent Hospice, 220 Continental Drive, Ste. 407, Newark, DE 19713.

Online condolences may be submitted to shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.