Obituaries: Hammitt

Posted on October 20, 2016

James Hammitt

James Dale Hammitt, 93, of Colfax, passed away at 11:42 a.mm, Oct. 18 at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-3:00 p.m., Sunday at the Lexington Community Center.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax is in charge of arrangements.

Dale was born March 23, 1923, in Winfield, Kan., the son of Silas and Eva Robinson Hammitt.

Surviving are his friend and partner for 15 years, Phyllis Haney of Colfax; children, Dana (Herb) Eagan, Diane Hammitt, and Randy (Renae) Hammitt,; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

His parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.

Dale was a farmer in Colfax since 1954 and an auctioneer for many years.

He was a member of the McLean County Farm Bureau, Eagles, and Moose Lodges in Bloomington.

Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice.

Condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.

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