Erwin Keith Hammond

Erwin Keith Hammond of Neosho Falls, Kansas, died Sunday July 19, 2020 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City.  He was born June 15, 1951 in Colony, Kansas. He is the son of Raymond and Kathryn (Mechnig) Hammond. He grew up north of LeRoy, KS and went to Loudendale school. He attended LeRoy High School, where he graduated in 1969. Keith married Janet Strawder in June 1970 and had three children. Keith and Janet later divorced. He lived all of his life near LeRoy and the surrounding area. He worked for the Union Pacific railroad for over 30 years before retiring. He continued to work after retirement driving dump trucks and finally working for Whittaker Aggregates in Humboldt, KS. He is survived by his children: Aaron Hammond of LeRoy, Michelle (Hammond) Frank and husband Zach of Topeka, KS, Kristan Hammond of Kansas City, KS/Missionary in Peru; Grandchildren: Cody Hammond, Lauren Frank, Ethan Frank, Logan Frank, Evan Frank, and Gavin Cranor; Siblings: Michael W. Hammond and wife Renda of Kincaid, KS, Lloyd E. Hammond and companion Mindy of Elsmore, KS, Connie R. Houk of Moran, KS, and Pamela J. Mann and husband Gary of Pryor, OK; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents: Raymond L. and Katherine L. Hammond; Siblings: Curtis Hammond and Ronald K. Rierson; and one grandchild: Karsten Frank. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and raising chickens. He was well known throughout the area for his willingness to help others and was even known on one occasion to literally give the shirt right off his back to someone else. He continued his generosity through organ donation after his death.