John Hammitt

John Hugh Hammitt, age 92, of rural Bryant passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at IU Health Jay in Portland.

Born on Nov. 5, 1928, he was the son of Hugh and Edna (Hunt) Hammitt. He was married on June 23, 1950, to M. Onnalee Smith and she passed away on July 9, 2001.

He was retired from Magnavox in Fort Wayne as a production controller. He served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of American Legion Post #211 where he served on the honor guard. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bryant and Jay County Historical Society.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, woodworking and genealogy.

Surviving are one son, Robert Hammitt (wife: Mary) of Burlington, Wisconsin; one daughter, Rebecca Landers (husband: Mike) of Portland; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with burial in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Historical Society or Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.