of Conway, AR
September 6, 1975 - October 11, 2024
John Robert ''Rob'' Hammons, III, loving husband, father, son, and brother, of Conway, AR, passed away on Friday, October 11th, 2024, at the age of 49. Rob had a charismatic spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Rob was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on September 6, 1975, to John Robert Hammons, II, and Sue Gerberi. After Rob graduated from Petal High School in 1993, he went on to attend Mississippi Delta Community College and proceeded to graduate from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration in 1999.
He met his college sweetheart, Stacy Stout, at Ole Miss in 1996, and they were married in June of 1999. They went on to have three beautiful children, Zachary, Tyler and Alexis. As a father, Rob was a patient and loving presence, always encouraging his children to pursue their passions and be kind to others.
He was an avid hunter, and his passion was spending time outdoors. Rob's greatest joys in life were the times he spent with family. While at Ole Miss, he was a proud member of Alpha Tau Omega and loved spending time with his brothers. He enjoyed watching his children in their various sports, Ole Miss football and spending time with his friends. His laughter was contagious, and his kindness was a gift to all who crossed his path.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Stacy; three children, Zachary, Tyler, and Alexis Hammons; his mother, Sue Gerberi (Mike), father, Bob Hammons; brother, Mark Yeatman; sister, Melanie Danner (Tom), sister-in-law, Michelle Odom (Brian); nephews, Quinn Odom (Maddy), Cullen Odom (Mackenzie), Graham Yeatman (Mallory), and Tommy Danner; nieces, Emily Fish (Andrew) and Elizabeth Stewart (Addison), numerous great nieces and nephews and a wide circle of close friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gene Yeatman Jr., mother and father-in-law, Mike and Carol Stout; grandparents, Benny and Evelyn Hammons, Alvin and Hertha Moseley, and Uncle Bitt Hammons.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 1:00pm at S7 Tactical, 70 Accuracy Drive, Plumerville, AR.
We respectfully request that you honor Rob by wearing the Ole Miss colors of Navy, Powder Blue, or Red; ''Hotty Toddy''!
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52 Condolence(s)
Kim Draughn Daugherty
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
My heart breaks for your family and all those who knew and loved Rob. Lifting up prayers that God will surround you with peace and comfort beyond all human understanding.
Chris and Melissa Polk
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Rob was always the kindest person and always met me with a smile. I always enjoyed my conversations with him when I ran into him around town. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Stacy and the family. He will be missed by many! Rest in Peace!
Charley McCormick
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Worked with Rob for a few years, one of the nicest and kindest guys you could have known. World is not as nice a place as it used to be without Rob.
Ella Boswell
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The most genuine person I’ve met. Always there for a laugh, and always there to share a story. My prayers go to the Hammons family in this time. May Rob’s enthusiasm never be dulled.
Missy Collins
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
My heart is broken. Rob was one of my favorite people! He was always so kind, loving and witty. When he walked into a room, the whole room lit up. He was a good one that will be missed dearly. Until we meet again Rob
Kent D. Eddy
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
I found out about Rod's passing a few hours ago. I'm just now righting. Because I wasn't sure of what to say. At this time of great loss..
Because of so many great memories of My Brother. Even though we lost touch with each other so many years ago. I always had thoughts of him as my Brother and Family. With all the great adventures and times we had together. All through ower early life until college at Ole Miss.
I just hate the loss for his immediate Family. For Stacy and there 3 kids. For Bob, Sue, Mark and Melanie.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be deeply missed by all..
Love you Bro
Rest easy in God's grace
Jennifer Epps
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort throughout these tough days ahead.
Marie Seals
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Rob Hammons a friend to everyone he came in contact with. Definitely a jewel to our class. I will never forget you my friend. To the family I pray strength and peace to carry on!
Wendy Boyd
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Rob you will truly be missed. You were always a good friend during high school, college, and until now. I have no words for this loss and I pray for your families strength.
Davis
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
One of the best men I knew
Penny Crumley
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Rob will be greatly missed. Prayers for family and friends.
Rachel Schwandt
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Rob was an amazing man, and one of the kindest people I’ve ever met! So many years since high school and he always kept in touch. He will be dearly missed! He was loved by so many! My thoughts and prayers go to the family!
Dawn Larson (Thayer)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
If everyone that wanted to attend Robs celebration of life could be there, the crowd would be enormous because everyone loved him!! He was the friend everyone wished they could be. My memories are 40 years old since grade school. Zachary, Tyler, and Alexis, he was soo proud of each of you and loved you beyond measure. This is heavy on my heart and I wish I could be there. RIP my friend.
Laura Cottongim
Monday, October 14, 2024
I am heartbroken at your loss of Rob. Thinking of all of you so fondly and praying for you from afar. Love you all.
Heather Taylor, Jevin, Caitlyn & Kirsten
Monday, October 14, 2024
Stacy, Zac, Ty, Lexi and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t fathom the void you all are feeling. Rob was such a special person and always brought a smile to those around him. I remember how proud he was of each of you! He was each of your biggest fans and there is no doubt he still will be, but just with a much better view! We are praying fervently for you all!
Much, Love, Heather & Kids
Donald Fulmer
Monday, October 14, 2024
Rob you will be missed. Still remember the times at FCSO reserves and the leadership you provided,
RIP
India (Coach Indy Hodges
Monday, October 14, 2024
Hammons family, I am so saddened to hear of Rob's passing. I haven't see you all since I coached your daughter but I recall all the kindness Rob, and your family showed to me. My heart & my prayers go out to you in this time of deep grief. Much love from Coach Indy.
Shannon Parrett Clark
Monday, October 14, 2024
My heart breaks for his family! Rob was such a good guy! Prayers for all!
Chris Mooney
Monday, October 14, 2024
I don’t even know what to say even though I haven’t seen Rob since high school we talked every now and then through Facebook. He was always such a great guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family and he will definitely be missed. Rest in Peace old friend!!!
Shane and Leah (Green) Wittig
Monday, October 14, 2024
Memories of Rob are all so wonderful. He was always so nice. Lots of prayers for true entire family, so truly sorry!
Petal Class of 1992
Petal Class of 1995
Matt Bartlett
Monday, October 14, 2024
Rob was a good man, and a dear friend. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I’ll miss your smiling and helpful face brother, I wish you had reached out.
Mike Odom
Monday, October 14, 2024
Rob had a genuine kindness and a way of brightening the day for everyone around him. He’ll be truly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones.
Mike Butts
Monday, October 14, 2024
Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Rob was such an awesome guy a kind and thoughtful guy. I don't think when we were growing up, i ever heard him say a cross word about anyone. He will be greatly missed.
Ryan N McIntosh
Monday, October 14, 2024
Rob was a friend and one I could call a brother. I will miss you dearly. My heart goes out to all the family. Love you all.
Shoub (Woodruff) Smith
Monday, October 14, 2024
Rob was such an awesome guy - kind, thoughtful, generous, brilliant - and he adored his kids so much. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family and all those that loved him.
Regina "Star" Ford
Monday, October 14, 2024
He was so good to everyone.
My heart and prayers go out to his family.
Noah Moss
Monday, October 14, 2024
I wasn’t super close to the Hammonds family but I play baseball with his oldest son and I saw how proud he was of him no matter what. I can only imagine how the family is feeling after this but my prayers are with them.
Leslie Bellamy
Monday, October 14, 2024
Rest peacefully my friend.
Leslie Cotner
Monday, October 14, 2024
I am just heart broken with the news of Rob’s passing. Sending prayers to the family
Shanna Townsend Rainey
Monday, October 14, 2024
I am heartbroken for all! Lifting you all in my prayers!
Shanna Townsend
PHS Class of 1992
Regina Adams
Monday, October 14, 2024
Mark so sorry for your loss
Matt Todsen
Monday, October 14, 2024
To Stacy and the Hammons family,
I'm shocked and heartbroken to learn of Rob's passing. Rob's infectious spirit and genuine kindness touched all who knew him.
Rob was more than a fraternity brother - he was a true friend whose always choose kindness and joy. The world is dimmer without his bright presence, but heaven has gained a remarkable soul. I take some comfort in knowing that for an avid outdoorsman like Rob, deer season surely runs year-round up there.
Stacy, Zachary, Tyler, and Alexis - please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the outpouring of love from all whose lives Rob touched.
Rest easy, dear friend.
Hotty Toddy.
Matt Todsen
PK Sublett
Monday, October 14, 2024
We love y’all and are here always.
Nadine Patterson, Vanessa & Nadelyn
Monday, October 14, 2024
Our prayers and sympathies to the family and friends.
david hudson
Monday, October 14, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Rob was one of the nicest most unselfish people I have ever met.
I remember him helping anybody that needed it at the ATO house.
A number of us toasted him at a gathering over the weekend once we got the news.
You will be in my prayers.
Stephanie Ewert
Monday, October 14, 2024
I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. I was friends with Rob in high school. I remember him being kind and generous and had a personality larger than life. Praying for your precious family.
Jeff Turnbow
Monday, October 14, 2024
Prayers and all the love I can send to this family. While I only got to meet him a few times he left a remarkable impression. One of those people I wanted to have more of in my life. The kindness, encouragement, and love he poured into my daughter will never be forgotten and will be how we remember this good man.
John Sylvester
Monday, October 14, 2024
To Stacy and family:
I feel the weakness of any words I could say during a time like this. Gathered around about a dozen of his OM brothers we learned the heartbreaking news Friday night. Our heart goes out to you all. Rob was a remarkable person with such an infectious spirit. I was fortunate to have had him apart of my life.
The streets of heaven gained a better angel, one whose heart and compass in life was intact. Rest easy old friend.
~PALS~
Sly
Kirby May
Monday, October 14, 2024
Your family is in our prayers. I have such fond memories of Rob from our times at Ole Miss.
Pete Martinez
Monday, October 14, 2024
Stacy and family, I'd like to extend the deepest condolences to you all on behalf of our family and the ATOs from our time together at Ole Miss. A number of us were gathered together on Friday for the LSU game when we received the news of Rob's passing. We raised a toast to Rob, a great friend and brother, and were able to share some stories of our time together. Your family and Rob will continue to be in our prayers. Peace be with you all and with his eternal soul.
Bobbi Roberts
Monday, October 14, 2024
This breaks my heart; Rob was one of the most fun to be around, always had a hug for you guys. I cherish the time I got to spend with him, we had many weekends together at the baseball field. His whole family is very special to us and are in our prayers. Rest In Peace my friend!
Chuck Clawson
Monday, October 14, 2024
I am better for knowing Rob and lucky to call him friend.
Ann Smith
Monday, October 14, 2024
So sorry to hear this. Rob was a special person and I will so cherish the times we had working together at SOS. Thoughts and prayers to Stacy and family.
Bob Barham
Monday, October 14, 2024
Stacy and family:
I am so very sad to hear this news. My deepest sympathy and prayers for you and the kids. Rob was a good friend to me and many others. Always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be missed terribly. Please reach out if I can do anything for you all. I am lifting your family up in prayer now and in the days to come. God Bless. Romans 8:28 / 1 Peter 5:7
Melinda Reynolds
Monday, October 14, 2024
Stacy and family, I am so sorry about your loss. Rob was such a good guy, and I enjoyed being able to call him my friend. He will be missed. Prayers for you and the kids.
Sally Allinder
Monday, October 14, 2024
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Rob. I am praying for peace, strength, and comfort for Stacy and for all of the family.
Pam Stone Ratliff
Monday, October 14, 2024
Fly high Rob and rest in peace. May God be with your family==you will be missed.
Pam Stone Ratliff
RICHARD MERRILL
Monday, October 14, 2024
Years ago I was in a bad spot. Rob invited me on a hunting trip. It was an ay weekend I will never forget. Thanks Rob.
Jason McNeil
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Karen Matthews
Sunday, October 13, 2024
My prayers for peace and comfort go to you and your family. Robb was a super nice guy! I understand your thoughts and feelings. If you need me please reach out. Love to all!
Janice Currie
Sunday, October 13, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. He was extremely helpful to the county clerks and we appreciated all he did for us.
Ronnie Taylor
Sunday, October 13, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear this Rob is an amazing man you will be missed love you man