Willie HAMMOND

Mr. Willie Lee HAMMOND, Jr. (aka Buddy Love), age 63, went home with the Lord on February 27, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on January 28, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Willie Lee Hammond, Sr. & Mary Dixon. He was a resident of Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Gordon high school in Decatur, Georgia.

Willie was a devoted father who spent most of his time as a caring and loving grandfather as well as a father figure to many and a friend to all. He loved spending time with his family and friends, enjoying life to the fullest. "Buddy" as he was affectionately known loved to paint, watch football, and family day on Sundays.

Willie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents (Thomas and Etta Johnson), paternal grandparents, parents (Willie Sr. and Mary), his sister Irene Pitts, and mother of his twin girls, Pamela Price. He lives to cherish his memories, sister Maria Walker Dixon (Bruce) his loving and devoted daughter's, Jakeita "Keke" (Leon) Price, Jekesha "Kissy" (Dwayne) Price, Helen, Laquinta, and Lacrisha, sons, Jantzen, Brandon, Donald, and Terrence. Rachel McClure (Ex Wife), (13) precious grandchildren, a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends for whom he held dear.

Sat, March 5, 2016 - Visitation (10a) and Funeral (11a) - Young Lusain Funeral Home, 2060 Germantown St., Dayton, OH 45417

Professional services entrusted to Young Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory, formerly Bowman Funeral Chapel.