James D. Hammack

James Hammack, 79, of Point Marion, Pa , passed away peacefully on Sunday January 31, 2021 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. James was born on June 7, 1941 to the late Wilburn and Georgia (Hussing) Hammack in Morgantown, WV. After losing his father at a young age, James stepped away from his schooling and into his father’s shoes to help care for his 3 siblings, Carol Wolfe of Fairmont, WV, the late Susan (Susie) Cale of Masontown, WV and Carlton “Buddy” Hammack of Morgantown, WV. On May 4th, 1973 , he married his wife Rosalie (Chulick) Hammack and together they raised 11 children, 2 children from his previous marriage, Richard and Eric Hammack of Masontown Wv., 3 children from Rosalie’s previous marriage, Richard Appleton of Georgia, Laura Appleton-Dixon of Morgantown, Wv and Deanna Minor of Hagerstown, Md and 6 children of their own, Shawn Hammack of Michigan, Christopher Hammack of Hagerstown, Md, Shari Hammack (deceased), Mary Sebulsky, Therese Hammack and Adam Hammack of Point Marion Pa. James was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them a deserving life. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world. His wife, Rosalie was the queen of his heart, the woman of his dreams and the love of his life. He promised to care for her ‘til death do they part and that promise fulfilled. Anyone who knew James knew that he was one of a kind, the most loving father, husband and grandfather a family could ask for. James is survived by his wife, Rosalie, a sister, a brother, 10 children and many grandchildren, great grand-children, nieces and nephews whom he meant the world to. James will be welcomed home by his father (Wilburn), mother (Georgia), sister (Susie), daughter (Shari) and great-granddaughter (Abigail). James also enjoyed tinkering around the house and could fix or repair just about anything. He could always be found at St. Hubert RC Church, Point Marion on Sunday’s where he was a member and the Morgantown Senior Center on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa. on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM., and Friday until 9:30 AM, when a prayer service will be held, followed by Funeral Mass in St. Hubert’s R.C. Church, Point Marion, at 10:00 AM., with Rev. Fr. Douglas Dorula as celebrant. Interment follows in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion. CDC recommendations will be observed in the funeral home.

James D. Hammack

June 7, 1941 - January 31, 2021