Elmer Hamm

Mr. Elmer Ralph Hamm, age 81 of Warrensville, NC died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at his home.  Mr. Hamm was born March 28, 1928 in Ashe County to the late Glenn and Eula Elliott Hamm.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Earl Hamm.  He was a member of the Warrensville Baptist Church.  He loved traveling, listening to bluegrass music and working in his garden. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Warrensville Baptist Church by Rev. Dennis Blevins and Rev. Jeff Nave.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mr. Hamm is survived by: Two sons:  Ralph Randall Hamm of Warrensville and David Michael Hamm and wife Juanita of Lansing Two sisters:  Myrtle Fender of Crumpler and Helen Pearl Owens of Greensboro 1 grandson: Michael Adam Hamm and wife Sherry, 1 great-granddaughter: Brittany Melissa Hamm, several nieces and nephews In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: High County Health Care Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC  28640 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.  Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.