John Charles Hammond

Johnny Charles Hammond, 74, died July 12, 2020 in his home city of Whittier, CA. Born on February 5, 1946 in Huntington Park, CA, he was the son of the late Cloe C. Hammond and Lucille (Cassell) Hammond. He graduated from Pioneer High School in Whittier and married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Ann Berryman, on August 20, 1966. He served in the United States Air Force before beginning a career in welding and fabrication with Aerojet. Completing his education at Rio Hondo College allowed him to realize his dream of becoming a school teacher. He worked as a shop teacher and welding instructor at California High School, Hillview Middle School, and El Rancho High School. John was an avid part of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) program at El Rancho High School and led his students to victory in many skills championships over the years. He also taught ROP adult career and technical education courses in welding. He was a teacher for 28 years, proudly supporting his students in achieving their career goals and dreams.

John enjoyed spending time with his wife and traveling the Western United States. In his later years he loved vacationing in Hawaii.

He was preceded in death by his mother Lucille, his brother George, his wife Barbara, and his father Cloe.

He is survived by his two sons and their spouses, John and Melissa, Scott and Tara, and his 8 grandchildren.

A graveside service for Johnny will be held at 9am on August 20, 2020 at Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary located at 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. 90601.