Don L. Hammock

Don L. Hammock, 85, of Broken Arrow, OK passed away September 21, 2016 at Clarehouse in Tulsa, OK surrounded by his family that he loved so much. He was born Oct. 24, 1930 in Whitesburg, KY to the late Lester and Effie Hammock. Funeral services will be held Monday September 26, 2016 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow. He is survived by his wife Beverly of 38 years and his brother Jack Hammock and wife Pat of Whitesburg, KY. He was preceded in death by his sister Ella Kaye Collins of Barbourville, KY and daughter-in-law Kathy Hammock of Tulsa. Loving family members include his children, Donna Spencer and husband David of Tulsa; John Hammock of Tulsa; Lynn McConnell and husband Tom of Hartford, AR; JD Hammock and wife Liz of Edmond and Tod Hammock and wife Karen of Tulsa. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Sisters-in-law include Peggy Duncan; Shirley Wheaton and husband Ronnie; Barbara Giles; Syble Atherton; Evylene Ince and brother-in-law T.D. Bolinger and wife Mary. Pallbearers are his grandsons and honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters. During various times of his life he lived in Whitesburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Broken Arrow, OK; Carrollton, TX and Wenatchee, WA. Don was retired from Frisco/Burlington Northern Railroad where he had worked for 35 years. He officiated high school sports for 40 years and received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Federation Interscholastic Officials Association in 1994. One of the highlights of his career was officiating in the Down Under Bowl Games in Gold Coast Australia. He officiated the Oil Bowl All Star game and Oklahoma 5A state football games. After officiating in over 10,000 games in both football and basketball he was inducted into the Oklahoma Officials Hall of Fame in 2004. He also ran the scoreboard at Tulsa University for 20 years. While accomplishing all this he managed to play golf almost every day. He will be remembered for his humor, love for his family and zest for life. He lived life to the fullest, whether it was officiating sports, playing golf at Indian Springs Country Club or spending time with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation in Don’s name to Clarehouse @ clarehouse.org.

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Don L. Hammock

October 24, 1930 - September 21, 2016