Roy Gene Hammonds, 75, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 13,2020 at his residence.

Roy was born in Lewisville, Texas on December 6, 1944 to Arthur Thomas Hammonds and Martha Mae Patterson.

Roy was a United States Navy veteran having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam. He was an active member of The Masonic Lodge including, Littleton-Fowler Lodge 305, a Charter Member of Lumberton 1430, Tranquility Lodge 2000, Scottish Rites 32nd degree, and Sharon Shrine Temple. He was also a lifetime member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 and worked as a heavy equipment operator. Roy enjoyed fishing and his morning ritual of watching the sun rise with his wife, Gayle.

He is survived by his wife, Gayle Hammonds of Hemphill, Texas; son, Rodney Garett Hammonds and wife, Amy, of Crest Hill, Illinois; daughter, Bonnie Jean Crowell and husband, Steve, of Lumberton, Texas; brothers; William Thomas Hammonds of Vidor, Texas, Cecil Donnell Hammonds and wife, Sharon, of Warren, Texas, Arthur Lee Hammonds of Nederland, Texas, and Frank Henry Hammonds of Vidor, Texas; sisters, Dora Lee McGlassen of Cedar Creek, Texas, Martha Jane Austin and husband, Wayland, of Vidor, Texas, Betty Mae Bosarge of Vidor, Texas, and Wanda June Foxworth and husband, Larry, of Magnolia, Texas; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur Thomas Hammonds and Martha Mae Patterson, and his brother, Bobby Ray Hammonds.

Visitation will be be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Services and Masonic Rites will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2020 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Burial will follow services at 3:00 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery, 3098 Hwy 69 N., Nederland, Texas 77627.

Memorial Contributions to The Shriner's Hospital would be greatly appreciated by the family at:

Shriners Hospitals for Children

2900 Rocky Point Drive

Tampa, FL 33607 US

855-401-4897

Memorial guest book can be signed and condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.