lige Dewayne Hammock, 71 of Somerset, passed from this life on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center after an extended illness.

He was born on December 23, 1949 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, son of the late Oren and Mary Nelson Hammock.  Dewayne as he was affectionately called by his family and friends was a loving, kind-hearted and generous person.  He was an accomplished and expert professional artist and had a genuine passion for bringing his painting to life.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  On July 11, 1990 he was married to Connie Stargle in Stearns, Kentucky at the Natural Arch.  He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a son; Robert Grogean and a brother; James Hammock

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 31 years; Connie Stargle Hammock of Somerset, two sons; Edward Dewayne Hammock and Dewayne Allen Hammock of Tennessee, two daughters; Melina Dawn Hammock of Somerset and Angela Wooten of Ohio, a brother; Michael (Susan) Hammock of Burnside, and two sisters; Mary Hardwick and Elizabeth (Dillard) Silvers all of Somerset, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, two special friends; Dino Fiste and Kelly Thompson along with his special “furbabies” Summer Midnight and her daughter Callie along with Jolly, Wolverine, Flame and Wilbur and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held on at 10:30 am on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Clay Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Lockard officiating. 

Family and friends will gather after in the Fellowship Hall for food and fellowship. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Elige Hammock Memorial Fund in care of Clay Hill Baptist Church at 3705 Hwy 192,  Somerset, Kentucky 42503

You may offer condolences and sign the online register book at www.somersetundertaking.com