Attorney Deacon Louis Weldon Hammond
(January 5, 1939 - April 11, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025 / 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. / Family Visitation: 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: First Calvary Baptist Church, 1401 Pine Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, April 18, 2025 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Memorial donations may be made to First Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Deacon L. Weldon Hammond
Mrs. Hammond,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband. I met you all through the Columbia Branch NAACP, but got to know you better through Miriam Kennedy, as you all were such dear and loyal friends and supporters of Miriam. May you always look to God, for he will give you peace. My prayers are with you as you navigate this new normal.
Loretta and family,
You wrote a wonderful and inspiring life story for Weldon’s ceremony. He lived such an exceptional life, uplifting humanity and showering his family and community with love in everything he did. Please accept my deep condolences. I know he is at peace in heaven where the good spirits thrive.
Loretta,
My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. May you find comfort in knowing that he is a rest with the Lord,
Deacon Hammond was a special person to us just as he was to you. Please know that we are forever grateful for all he did for us. May God continue to cover you, Mrs. Loretta Hammond,, your children, Katrina, Welding, and David, and your beautiful grand baby’s, Erianna, Davion, and Divine during this time. God bless you all.
My sincere condolences to Loretta and the Hammond family. May God bless and comfort you.
We are saddened to hear of the loss our dear friend & former neighbor, Deacon & Attorney Weldon Hammond. To Loretta & Family, you have our deepest sympathy. We know God is able to guide your steps as you go through the days ahead and we know He will keep your family in His loving care.
We extend our condolences to the family of Weldon Hammond. We pray Gods strength and peace for the family.
We extend our condolences to the family of Weldon Hammond. We pray that God be with you and give you strength.
Sending love and condolences to you, Loretta, and your family. Only kind and good words can said about Weldon Hammond. He was a blessing and a pleasure to be around, growing up at First Calvary. I pray you find the Peace of God during this time and the days to come. Love always, Audrey McIntosh.
My condolences to the Hammond Family and all who loved Weldon. Sorry, I am not able yo be with you in person today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My Prayers & Condolences Are With Hammond Family Mr Hammond Will Be Truly Missed Ms. Stephanie L. Hammonds
To: Loretta, Kartika & Weldon,
Jr. . .
My heart breaks for you in the loss of your loved one, Louis Weldon Hammond.
We grew up in Aiken, where our families shared a close relationship as well as being family-connected and his sister, Alexis, was my special friend.
Weldon was a kind-hearted, congenial & gifted person, with an appealing sense of humor! His skills included literally saving me as a youth lifeguard teaching swimming lessons.
Later in life, I had such admiration for the beautiful bond between Loretta & Weldon, which surely set the tone for a nurturing family life.
My love and condolences are being sent as I invoke the Lord’s grace upon you in consolation throughout your healing!
Love you dearly,
My Condolences to the Weldon family in this difficult time of the loss of your loved one. RIP Mr. Hammond.
In 1959 I was a student at Clark Atlanta University. I took a biology and history course at the summer school session at SC State College and I met Weldon Hammond and George Anderson in the history course taught by Professor Sanderford. Weldon and I would not see each other for another eight years. I attended Howard University School of Law and he attended SC State School of Law. Weldon’s father-in-law, Dr. Charles Thomas, offered me the position of Executive Director of the SC Voter Education Project. I became very close to Loretta and the entire Thomas family.
Weldon did a super job as an adjudicator with the Veteran Administration Regional Office. In the latter years of our lives we served on the Columbia Branch NAACP Executive Committee.
I shall keep the family in my prayers.
May your loving soul, with the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen 🙏
My deepest condolences to Mr. Hammonds famil and friends we will truly miss him it was my pleasure to transport him he was awesome to everyone who came in contact with. (Vital Care Crews.)
Frank and I extend Our deepest sympathy to you ,Loretta and your entire family . We will miss Weldon . Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Much Love,
Miriam and Frank Clark
To Loretta and Family,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, As Matthew 5:4states “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Prayers for healing, and Love.
Blessings
Lisa B.Gandy
My deepest condolences to Loretta and her family. I am keeping you in my heart and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Aiken, SC, was my second home during my youth, and I have many fond memories of my time there. I considered the Hammond family as my extended family.
I attended Aiken Graded School in the second grade, where Weldon’s mother, Mrs. Flossie Hammond, was my teacher. I have often shared how much care Mrs. Hammond took with me as her “transplanted” student from Florida. She was truly a jewel.
I signed up for Weldon’s swimming class at the community pool near Aiken Graded School as a youngster. Although swimming was sometimes a scary experience for me, Weldon helped ease my fears and taught me how to swim. I am thankful for that summer when I learned to swim, as it made me prioritize teaching my sons (I have no daughters) how to swim.
I have followed Weldon from afar, and sometimes our paths would cross distantly. Though I have not seen him in years, I still consider Weldon and Alexis dear friends.
I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy, prayers, and love to Weldon’s family. He made a significant difference during his time on this earthly plane. I thank God for him.
The Girl Scout Troops of Azalea Drive extended their deepest sympathy to The Weldon and Gibson Families.
May the works that he’s done speak for him.
My condolences to the family. May Mr. Hammond now be a guiding and protecting Angel over all he loved.
With Deepest Sympathy to Loretta and Family. Wishig you Strenght during this difficult time
With Deepest Sympathy to Loretta and Family. Wishig you Strenght during this difficult time. Mr. Hammond was a very kind Gentleman, always smiling. A former employee of the VA Regional Office, where he was the Adjudication Officer during my time employed there. Prayers and thoughts are with you and family.
May the Spirit of God comfort the Hammond family
May the Spirit of God comfort the Hammond family
Condolences to Loretta and family. I will miss my friend, Weldon. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏
To Loretta and family, my sincere condolences & blessings for the loss of Weldon. He will always be with you from the joyful memories and the many contributions to his family and the community.
He was instrumental in the support of all facets of positive impact and dedication started while attending South Carolina State University.
James Peterson
Columbia, MD
Our sincere condolences go out to the Hammond Family. I (Earl) worked with Weldon at the VARO (319) for many years. He was very instrumental in the lives of many during my career at the VA. Rest well my friend and we will meet again. Earl and Ava Doby
My sincere condolences to Loretta and other members of the Hammond family. I knew Mr. Hammond as a very pleasant person and a staunch supporter of the NAACP. He will be missed. May he rest in peace!
My sincere Condolences to the Hammond Family.
Mrs. Loretta Hammond and Family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of my wonderful former Boss. He was such a great Leader to me and he cared about his Employees. My Prayers and Condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time in your lives with God’s continued Blessings.
What a Wonderful Boss and friend. I worked for Mr. Hammond for many years. In my almost 35 years at VA, there Never was day that I didn’t Respect or Appreciate him. He tried to be Fair to All and that was a challenge some days. Heaven has gained a Man ! I extend my Condolences to the family.
Loretta, I just learned about Weldon. I worked with him for many years at the VARO and he was always very helpful to me. I always considered him as a friend. He was a wonderful person. We will see him again in God’s house.
Sorry to learn of Mr. Hammond’s death. We worked together many years at the VARO. I considered him a friend as well as a boss.
Loretta, prayers to you and your family during this time of loss.
Weldon was a great man!
Loretta and Family, please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Weldon. Tom always spoke so highly of you two as great college friends destined to be together forever. From personal experience, losing your lifelong partner is devastating, but with a lot of prayers and support from family and friends, the beautiful memories will bring you to a place of thankfulness. Love!
To the Family of Attorney Weldon L. Hammond:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a distinguished and honorable man and a serving life member of the Columbia SC BRANCH, NAACP. Attorney Hammond’s legacy of service, justice, and compassion will never be forgotten. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Columbia SC Branch NAACP
President L. Oveta Glover
Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to Loretta Hammond and the entire Hammond family. May the Lord grant you strength and comfort during your time of sorrow.
We express our sincere condolences to the entire Hammond family during your time of bereavement.
Columbia (SC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Dear Loretta, Condolences from me and Rodney on the loss of your beloved husband, Weldon. After working side by side with you and Weldon for over 20 plus years at the Midway Voting Precinct, I consider you all family. The Word of God reads “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit”. Psalm 34:18. I pray that knowing that God is close to your pain will comfort you during this time. Love and God Bless. Pat
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. May Our Lord and Creator grant you peace and strength during this time.
I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing your father, but I’m sure he was a special person because he raised an amazing human being: you. Wishing you peace and comfort during this unimaginable time.
P.M. Weldon and family just want to let you all know that if there anything we can do for you or your family please reach out to your brothers and we will provide. Sending prayers up for you and your family. Hold on to God unchanging hands.
My Dear Loretta
As longtime colleagues in Education, NAACP, Church affairs, & just good ole friends over the years, I am extending
my fondest love & care for you & the family at a time such as this.
I say this as I reflect on the manner in which the two of you so lovingly surrounded me as I
went through my challenges with my beloved twin sister, Miriam, 11 years ago as
of January.
How fast times moves forward, but memories of our loved ones remain deeply imbedded as they are never forgotten.
While you are remembering the life and love that I know was shared with your dear Weldon,
may your memories serve as a beacon of support that will undergurd you and give you and your family pleasant & loving thoughts often, as you move forward beyond this period of bereavement.
The joy of having the “love of your life” for all of the years you shared, will now be imbedded in the deep recesses
of your mind, body and soul!
Giving our loving Savior the glory for allowing you a life with the “man of your dreams who carried you in his soul.”
The late Sarah Vaughn said it succintly as she ended a song with- “I’ll Close My Eyes And See You In My Heart!”
May you continue to abide in the goodness of Jesus.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Sending our deepest condolences to the family.
Hammond Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers Virginia and Aiken Neal
I worked with Mr. Hammond for many years at the Columbia VARO. He was a good man and a good boss.. He will be missed.
My condolences to the family.
Sincere love and prayers to the Hammond family and church family.Remember,God has his arms around each of you.
My condolences to the family, friends, and church family. Deacon Hammond was a friend to all and demonstrated the love of Christ on earth. He will be truly missed. May God grant you strength to continue the legacy of Attorney Deacon Hammond.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you and your family,
Evangelist Judy Grant and family
The Lord gives strength to his people, the Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29:11
May you find comfort, strength and peace through your faith in Christ, in the fond memories that you’ll always have in your hearts, and in knowing that others share in your loss and are praying for you. With deepest sympathy, Floyd & Helen Murdaugh
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.