William Albert Hammock

William Albert “Billy” Hammock, age 73, of Keysville, died peacefully surrounded by family into the arms of Jesus, August 21, 2012.
He was the son of the late Robert M. Hammock, Sr. and Gertrude R. Hammock, of Keysville.
Billy was a “Class A” contractor and spent his life in the construction business. A lifelong member of Meherrin Baptist Church, Billy served as deacon and Chairman of the Building and Grounds. He was founder and President of Cabin Six Hunt Club, and a loving husband and father.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Betty Ferguson Hammock; sons, Mark A. Hammock Belinda of Meherrin, Timothy W. Hammock Carolyn of Farmville; and a daughter, Teri H. Childers Phillip of Keysville; son-in-law, William H. Green of Randolph; nine grandchildren, William H. Green, Jr. Samantha, Logan B. Green Elise, Robert O. Hammock Heather, Amanda C. Lee Brian, Morgan H. Mahan Shawn, Clinton T. Hammock Kelly, P. Brian Childers, Jr., Shannon and Dillon Hammock; one great-grandson, William H. Green, III; five brothers, Robert, Charles, Jene, Ralph, and Richard; three sisters, Virginia Cobb, Betty Graves, and Bernice Hailey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Billy was preceded in death by his mother, father, and daughter, Anne H. Green; brothers, Logan, and Raymond, and sister, Juanita Hammock.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2012, in Meherrin Baptist Church, Meherrin, VA, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, on Friday, August 24, 2012, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Meherrin Baptist Church or Hospice of Virginia. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is in charge of arrangements.