Phillip R. Hammond

Phillip R. Hammond, 69, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away at his home early in the morning of June 14th with his wife and son at his side following a battle with cancer. Phil was born on March 23rd, 1955, to Raymond and Mignon Hammond in Garden City, Kansas, and was a lifelong resident of Ulysses, graduating from Ulysses High School in 1973.

Phil was raised on the farm north of Ulysses and loved the farming life with his dad and raised livestock while in high school. He left the farm after graduation and worked in delivery, sales and a manufacturing business until he made the decision to strike out on his own, which eventually led him to start his own business in remodeling and construction. He had a successful career over the next 30 years.

In 1980, Phil met his future spouse, Teresa, and wed in 1982, going on to have one son, Aaron Hammond.

Phil was a talented and determined man, always working to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. Phil was a strong, kind, loving, and supportive father. His knowledge and guidance was the foundation of his family. Anyone who knew Phil knew that he was a truly special father, husband and friend.

Phil was also a passionate mechanic, sport-shooter, craftsman and patriot and could often be found creating new projects from his own design in his shop at home.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mignon Hammond of Ulysses, and sisters, Dorothy Hollingsworth of Antelope, California, and Lucinda Butler of Stockton, Kansas.

He is survived by his spouse, Teresa Hammond; his son, Aaron Hammond; and granddaughter, Piper.

The family requests that anyone who wishes to support or honor Phil, do so by contributing to the memorial fund which will be given to the Adobe Historical Museum in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Phil had a large hand in building this museum, and it details the community in which he spent all his life. Memorial service will be Friday, June 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses with Pastor Steve Walters officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.