Paul E. Hammond Sr, age 85, passed away on March 6, 2025, in Breckinridge Co. KY at his Rough River Lake home. Paul loved fishing with his son and many other loved ones over the years. He also loved cooking for family and friends. If you sat at his table, just know that he loved you.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Anna Virginia Hammond; His father, Lloyd Cefus Hammond; his brothers Edward, Kenneth, and Carl Hammond; sister; Mary Ellis, and a nephew James "Skeeter" Spangler.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beverly Ann Basham Hammond, his son, Paul E. Hammond Jr (Patti). Terri Brown (Jay) David Hammond (Wendy) Keith Hammond. His Grandchildren Danielle Mills (Corey) Randall Hammond (Denna) Patricia Thomas (Sterling) Austin Hammond (Alyse) and Great-Grandchildren Jace, Raelyn, Oakley and Sawyer.

Memorial Service is Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Fern Creek Funeral Home. 5406 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40291. Visitation is 2:00pm - 4:00pm with service following at 4:00pm.