Darryl Jarvis Hammond Sr.: Pawleys Island

1946 – 2024

     Darryl “Poppa” Jarvis Hammond Sr. of Pawleys Island passed away on April 11, at Grand Strand Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was 77.

     He was born Sept. 13, 1946 and was the son of the late William “Bill” Hammond and the late Louise McLean Hammond.

     Poppa was born and raised in Myrtle Beach and was the class of 65’ from Myrtle Beach High School. He then attended the University of South Carolina. He was drafted in the Vietnam war at 19 years old in the army. Before retiring, Poppa and his wife, Sandy, built a house on the Pawleys marsh. He loved having company over where they would cook out and enjoy the view. Poppa loved a good glass of rum and a cigar to end his day.

     Poppa was an avid outdoorsman. He spent his days outside gardening, sailing, and teaching his friends and family how to waterski. He and Sandy spent time at the VFW serving his fellow veterans. Poppa will always be remembered as the life of the party and willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.

     Left to cherish Poppa’s memory is his loving wife of 55 years, Sandy Hammond; a son, Darryl “Bike” Hammond; daughter Wendy “Woo” Hammond; grandson Sevin Garret; and granddaughters Sierra Wenrich and Hannah Wenrich.

     In addition to his parents, Poppa was predeceased by his brother, Bumps Hammond.

     In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to be made to the VFW at 4359 Hwy 17 North, Murrells Inlet 29576

     A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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