Don Hammitt

Donna Hammitt · Post by **Donna Hammitt** » 18 Jun 2012 8:03 am

Hello,

Just wanted to let you all know that my dad joined my mom in Heaven last night. He had been in poor health for quite a while. The greatest blessing is that he did not suffer and his passing was very peaceful. Dad was 72.

Love, Donna

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 18 Jun 2012 8:10 am

Oh my, Donna. I'm so sorry to hear this. I always liked your Dad and remember him well from our time at Jeffran together. My condolences to you and your whole family.
Jim

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 18 Jun 2012 8:15 am

So sorry for your loss, may God be with you and your family.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 18 Jun 2012 8:38 am

I'm very sorry, my condolences..

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 18 Jun 2012 9:03 am

Donna, so sorry for your loss. You guys will be in our prayers through this.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 18 Jun 2012 9:27 am

Donna, we're so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was very special.
God's blessings on you and your family.
...Roy and Barbara

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 18 Jun 2012 9:41 am

RIP, Mr. Hammitt. My condolences to his family and friends.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 18 Jun 2012 10:12 am

Don was a prince of a guy. I enjoyed a few brief conversations with him at Knoxville and Lexington.

May you take comfort through his memory and rejoice that he and your Mom are reunited. Sincere condolences to the entire family.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 18 Jun 2012 12:50 pm

your parents were special folks, may they rest in peace. prayers for you all at this sad time.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 18 Jun 2012 12:57 pm

I am so sad hearing this.
I can remember that every time Don and I were at a show together, he would say "Please play The Bitter They Are, the Harder They Fall"

Even though we lived apart, Don was so special.

He will surely be missed.

Bill Ferguson

Larry Hutchison · Post by **Larry Hutchison** » 18 Jun 2012 1:36 pm

Donna so sorry. I am praying for you and your family.

Dickie Whitley · Post by **Dickie Whitley** » 18 Jun 2012 2:44 pm

My sincere deepest condolences on your loss Donna, you and the family are in my prayers.

Stoney Stonecipher · Post by **Stoney Stonecipher** » 18 Jun 2012 3:26 pm

The entire world lost badly this time.To start with, Donna lost one of the best and most caring Dad in the world. If Donna needed it or wanted it , Donna got it without question. That's how a young 10 year old girl became one of the premier Lady Steel guitar players in the business. If there was a person on this earth that loved Steel Guitar more than "Big" Don Hammitt, I was not priviledged to meet him. Don was not an accomplished player, cause he refused to let himself be.. Donna was the important one, and he wanted one and all to know it. Donna lost a great Dad, Kent lost a great Father-in-law, two pretty little girls lost a wonderful Granddaddy, And I lost one the best friends I ever had. We will all miss him very much. Donna and family are at the top of my Prayer list.

Joe McHam · Post by **Joe McHam** » 18 Jun 2012 3:43 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time...

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 18 Jun 2012 3:53 pm

Donna my deepest condolences to you and your family during this great loss may ""GOD BLESS"" and keep him and be with you during this sorrowful time....

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 18 Jun 2012 4:08 pm

Donna prayers for you and your family that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Fred Layman · Post by **Fred Layman** » 18 Jun 2012 5:46 pm

Donna, I'm grieving with you at the loss of your dad. One consulation = he is with your dear mother now. I have had a great blessing by knowing your parents and their loving care and support for you as you became an accomplished professional steel guitarist. My love and prayers go out for you at this sad time.

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 18 Jun 2012 8:20 pm

Mitzi and I are so sorry and saddened with the news of Don,s passing. We loved your mother and Dad a lot. They were very warn and friendly people and will be sorely missed by a lot of us. Our hearts and prayers will be with you Donna in the days ahead. We love you. Buck and Mitzi

Declan Byrne · Post by **Declan Byrne** » 18 Jun 2012 11:19 pm

Donna I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family on this sad news.May he RIP

dlayne · Post by **dlayne** » 19 Jun 2012 2:35 am

Donna our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 19 Jun 2012 5:02 am

So sorry to hear this news, will keep you an your family in our prayers.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 19 Jun 2012 5:34 am

Condolences on losing your father who was relatively young.

Dan Galysh · Post by **Dan Galysh** » 19 Jun 2012 6:38 am

Sorry for your loss, Donna.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 19 Jun 2012 7:06 am

So sorry Donna. Just keep a mental image of that beautiful smile he has in that picture. That is the smile of a very happy man.

Tim Sergent · Post by **Tim Sergent** » 19 Jun 2012 8:47 am

Donna, so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family.

Tim

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