Death date: Jan 3, 2015
Dr. William A. Hammill “Bill”, 78, of Concord, NC died January 2, 2015. He was born on August 19, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to the late Gordon and Edith Hammill. Bill spent two years in the United States Army before attending Miami of Read Obituary
MRS. HAMMILL, BARBARA AND BILL, YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I HAVE SUCH FOND MEMORIES FROM MY CHILDHOOD OF SPENDING TIME WITH YOU ALL, BOTH ON SHARON/SPRINGWOOD DR. DAYS, AS WELL AS FERNBROOK CR. MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS TIGHTLY AROUND YOU AND CARRY YOU AS ONLY HE CAN.
GOD BLESS YOU,
KAREN
Dear Carol,
I am so saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I have often thought of you both since you moved to Florida. You were great neighbors. On many occasion I tell the story of my very abbreviated tennis outing with Bill. As you recall, Bill had been trying to get me to play tennis with him for some time. Although I was still competing in the decathlon, I had not played much tennis and knew that it would be an unchallenging event for him since he (as well as you) were highly ranked players in SC. After a brief warm up during which I managed to get the ball back across the net fairly regularly, I won the racket flip to serve first. I was really pumped up and hit my very best serve ever to him, but with such force that I perforated my Achilles tendon. While falling to the court, I heard a loud crack and turn my head just in time to see that Bill had hit a line drive that just clipped the back line on the other side of the court. I thought - If this had to happen, I am sure glad it was on the first shot before Bill recognized just how bad I was.
The rest of the story demonstrates Bill's kindness, concern and generosity. Though it was about 5 in the afternoon, Bill insisted on calling Jack Keith to see if he could perform the surgery that night since a delay might yield suboptimal results. Jack agreed that I needed an athletic repair right away and assembled the surgery team. Bill not only did not get to play a tennis match that he was looking forward to but spent several hours with me before, during and after surgery - all after a very hard day at the office and hospital.
I am more active that ever doing medical research in several countries. Please extend my deepest sympathies to Bill, Cam, Barbara, Joe and your other family.
God Bless!
Jack
Mrs. Hammill, Bill and Barbara,
Athena and I were saddened to hear about Dr. Hammill. We will lift up a prayer for y'all during this difficult time.
Your friend,
Jed.
Thinking of you and your family during this most difficult time. Please give your mom my love!
I will never forget the impact Dr. Hammill had on my life. I met him when I worked in ICU at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Started working with Internal Medicine Associates in 1975. He started Cardiac Rehabilitation, and would go to YMCA, for clients to exercise in am, prior to going to office. I would work there also. At that time, I started making rounds at the hospital and assisting in patient care. After working with him for 13 years, he moved to Florida. I recall fond memories of being pregnant ,and he would say ,"You'll come on". Highly respected by his peers. Always, wanted to teach. Many detail reps would come to office, for him to detail them, about the drug they were promoting. I learned so much from him. I am thankful for the impact he had in Spartanburg. He has been missed . Prayers for you, Carol, Dr. Bill, Barbara and children.
To Mrs. Hammill, Barbara, and Billy: I have the fondest memories of growing up on Fernbrook Circle with you all just like a second family to me. I pray for God to cover you with His grace and peace at this time. Love you all, Shelley Strickland Hood
Carol, Bill and Barbara,
So sorry to hear of Dr. Hammill's death. I enjoyed working with him for the entire 20 years he was in Spartanburg. I still remember some of his "witty" remarks to this day and laugh over them.
I also still have the ceramic Christmas tree that Carol, Joyce Gant and Ann Howard made each of the girls in the office in the early 70's - now a collector's item : ) (still works well ! )
May you all find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Beth C.
(you may remember me as Beth Parris ?? even though I've been a Carson for over 26 years now )
