Duane R. Hamer
1950-2024
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 73 Duane entered rest. He is predeceased by his wife Theresa A. Hamer, parents Charles and Mary Hamer, and brother Lance Hamer. He is survived by his children Djuanetta (Terry) Britt, Dalton Sr. (Ashley) Hamer, Deidra Hamer, Ronda Hamer Jackson; siblings Deborah Hughes, Craig Hamer, April Richardson, and Trent Hamer; grandchildren Chelise (Terrance) Hunter, Chandra Manning, Desmond Williams, Damani Johnson, D’niah Johnson, Dalton Hamer Jr., Ashton Hamer, Josiah Jenkins, and Payge Jeffries; great grand Zyona Hunter. As well as, special cousin Larry Harrison, best friend Bob Shultz, several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Duane graduated Franklin High School and attended MCC. He retired from Kodak; There he was a master electrician and Project Manager.
Duane loved attending church and was a member of Living Water World Wide Ministry under the Leadership of Pastor Chalonda Harp. Pastor Harp is his Bonus daughter. Duane accepted Christ as His Lord and Savior. His favorite pastimes were playing tonk, talking trash, eating good food, watching BET, and listening to his 70’s CD collection. He loved to sit on the porch in the sun too!
Special Thanks to his caretakers Victoria Jackson, Audrey Graham, Vanessa Wallace, Rena Lee, Chandra Manning, Payge Jeffries, Chelise Hunter, Angelica Peterson, Djuanetta (Terry) Britt and Deidra Hamer. The Family would like to say thank you for all your support and care.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.