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Joe Mike Hammond II

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Joe Mike Hammond II, age 71, of North Little Rock, passed away February 15, 2019. He was born August 1, 1947, in Little Rock to Joe Mike and Helen Lucille Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents. Joe worked in sales and was a member of Rose City Emmanuel Baptist Church and Park Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed music,golf, and riding motorcycles with Mickey, Carol, and Debbie. Singing was his passion, leading him to a record deal with RCA Records in Nashville in his earlier years. He was in the bands Groovin' Kind, Common Good, and Lemonade Charades. He is survived by his former wife, Diane Mayer; daughter, Candace P. Amberg of North Little Rock; three grandchildren, Collin McReynolds, Hunter Amberg and Carson Lydon; one great-grandson, Bradon McReynolds; two sisters, Sarah Lee (Phil) and Mary Ellen Coburn; and by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, February 18, at 12:30 p.m. and funeral services at 2:30 p.m., at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. To offer condolences and share a memory of Joe with his family visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

Published February 16, 2019

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