Frankie LaDon

Hammon, Sr.

Frankie LaDon 'Don' Hammon, Sr., 82 years old, was born on the 27 of July 1944 in Paragould, Arkansas and was called to be with The Lord Jesus on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veteran'sDay).

Frankie graduated from Greene County Tech in 1963. He married Jacquetta Sue (Cox) Hammon in 1967. Shortly after, he was drafted into the US Army as a Wheeled Mechanic during the Vietnam war, where he received the Purple Heart. Frankie and Sue were married for 55 years at the time of her passing in 2023.

He is survived by his sons Lee Todd Hammon of Paragould, Ian Ross (Dana) Hammon of Paragould; his grandchildren Tristen Chase (Rebekah) Hammon, Felicia LaDon Hammon, and Owen Christopher (Kendra) Hammon; and his Great grandchildren: Braxton Todd, Zoè Hammon, Felix Hammon, and Jack Wighton.

He is also survived by his Uncle Gene Hammon of Jonesboro and Aunt Ruth (Charlie) Rhodes of Paragould and youngest Brother Gerald (Donna) Hammon of Flippin, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by parents: Lester and Tennie Hammon of Paragould. His wife Jacquetta Sue Hammon of Paragould His son Frankie LaDon Hammon Jr. of Paragould. His Brothers: Jim Hammon, Manuel Hammon, and

Sisters: Sandy (Hammon) Boozer, Marla Sue and Marsa Lou Hammon

He regularly attended church with his wife. He was most happy being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He greatly enjoyed family gatherings and working on his 1957 Chevy BelAir.

Frankie was know to be the most kind, honest and giving person. His sweet smile and soft kind blue eyes were always a blessing to witness.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 at Grace Temple Baptist in Schugtown, Arkansas. Family visitation will begin at noon followed by public visitation at 1:00 pm and concluding with the funeral at 2:00 pm. Internment will be held at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.

Todd Hammon, Ian Hammon, Tristen Hammon, Owen Hammon, Rob Foster, and Richard Jackson will serve as pallbearers. 

Dennis Hammon, Darin Hammon, and Kevin Hammon will serve as honorary pallbearers.