Charles Lee

Hammett

Charles Lee Hammett, 91, of Wichita Falls, died Saturday, December 14, 2024 in the care of Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Charlie was born August 11, 1933 in Anton, Texas to R.T. and Bertie Cox Hammett. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War.

On Auguest 20, 1960, he married Joyce Ann Cheek in Love County, Oklahoma. For several years, he and Joyce traveled out West while Charlie worked in the oil fields. In 1965, they settled in Wichita Falls, Texas. Charlie worked for the City of Wichita Falls  as an inspector in the engineering department from 1965 until his retirement in 1992.

Charlie loved hunting and fishing, but he especially love drag racing with his son and go-cart racing with his grandson.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother JT and two sisters, Sarah Glaze and Lois Fancher, his wife of 58 years Joyce Hammett, and his daughter-in-law Johnnie Aleman.

He is survived by his son, Mark Hammett of Iowa Park, his daughter and son-in-law Gina and Clint Strong of Iowa Park, and his grandson Alex Hammett of Austin, Texas.

No service is planned at this time. A celebration of his life will be held in late spring. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls or P.E.T.S.