Wayne Clinton Hammond, 77, of Owings passed away August 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born February 16, 1944, in New Bedford, MA to Percy Eldridge and Beverly Elizabeth (DuVal) Hammond.  Wayne joined the United States Marine Corps in 1961 and served during the Cuban Crisis.  He married Barbara Galford on May 13, 1981, and they lived in Greenbelt and Seabrook before moving to Owings in 1996.  Wayne owned and operated A A Roofing Co since 1971, retiring in October of 2020.  He was a member of the American Legion Stallings William Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach and the College Park Moose Lodge.  In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, watching TV and movies, going out to eat, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.  Wayne was always the life of the party and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife Barbara Hammond, children Kimberly Hammond of Upper Marlboro, Kristina DeLong and her husband Paul of Chesapeake Beach, Wayne Hammond, Jr and his wife Becky of Dunkirk, Justin Hammond of Chesapeake Beach, Darlene Halako of Columbia, stepdaughter Gina Folkes of Lothian and Sean Queen of Owings whom Wayne thought of as a son.  He is also survived by grandchildren Sierra, India, Layla, Dominic, and Mariah Hammond; Joshua Eagan and Autumn Jackson; Hayley Halako Robinson; great granddaughter Tatyana Eagan, and great grandson Caleb Sasser; brother Percy Hammond of Lenior City, TN, Jim Hammond of Milford, CT; and Fred Hammond of Suffern, NY, as well as many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Visitations will begin at 12 PM on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Ln, Owings, MD 20736.  A memorial service will begin at 2 PM with Reverend Faith Wilkerson officiating.

Memorial donations in memory of Wayne can be made to:

Calvert Hospice – https://calverthospice.org/make-a-gift/

Donations can also be made over the phone by calling 410-535-0892, or by using this Form and mailing it to PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Feeding America – https://www.feedingamerica.org/

You can donate directly here – Direct Donation Site