October 17, 1965 – June 5, 2026
Roger Russell Hammer, 60, of Springville, IN, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 5, 2026.
He was born on October 17, 1965, to Merlin and Mary Baker Hammer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Roger was a graduate of Bloomington North High School, class of 1984. He dedicated more than 20 years of service to General Electric. He found great joy in the outdoors and especially enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, and gardening. Whether he worked the land or spent time in nature, Roger appreciated life’s simple pleasures and the peace they brought him.
Left to cherish Roger’s memory are his children, Jayla Hammer (Kyle McWhorter) and Roger Jarren Hammer (Danielle Carrion); the mother of this children, Reneal; grandson, Archer McWhorter and three additional grandchildren; brothers, Merlin Hammer, Jacob Hammer, and his twin, Robert Hammer; sisters, Lisa Hammer, Kathy Abbott, Jackie (Matt) Kish, Mary Bir, Faye Sargent, Michelle Hammer (Bob Steele), and Theresa Todd, along with several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss him dearly.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin and Mary Hammer, and his brother, Michael Hammer.
Funeral services for Roger are currently pending.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes to help defray funeral expenses, instead of flowers.
The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel is honored to have been entrusted with the care of Roger and
Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers may be ordered, at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
