Eugene Wayne Hammett

Mr. Eugene Wayne Hammett, 72, of 121 Pinewood Lane, passed away Monday, December 27 at his home in Rock Hill. A native of Spartanburg, SC, Mr. Hammett was the son of Shealy Bryan and Edna Mae Hammett. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He adored his daughters and family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. Wayne was a long-time member of the Catawba Yacht Club where he spent much of his free time sailing on Lake Wylie. He was a graduate of The University of the South, attended Vanderbilt University, and received an MBA from the University of South Carolina. Professionally, he was a specialist in computer systems technologies. During his career he was a systems analyst for M. Lowenstein and Sons, Rock Hill Printing and Finishing, and First Union Bank. Mr. Hammett was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean Hammett and his brother, Elliott Hammett. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Cross; and daughters, Karen Hammett Law of Savannah, GA, Valerie Lynn Hammett of Seneca, SC, Tara Huffman Carignan of Atlanta, GA, Deidre Huffman Canty of Rock Hill, and Kim Highfill Howe of York. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and his loyal companion, Hershey. Services will be held in the Chapel at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House located at 2275 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 on Thursday, December 30 at 1 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731. Condolences may be left for the family at www.wolfefuneralhome.comRead Obituary