Bo Hammock

Gretna………. Elvige "Bo" Lee Hammock, age 88 of 2885 Cottonpatch Road, Gretna died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at UVA Medical Center.
Born April 21, 1928 in Halifax County he was a son of the late Dana Thurmond Hammock and Sarah Talbott Hammock. He was predeceased by his wife, Garnette Alice Roach Hammock; a son, Phillip "Buddy" Wayne Hammock; four brothers, James Hammock, Lawson Hammock, Clyde Hammock, and Monroe Hammock; and three sisters, Maude Kelly, Mildred Hammock Burton, and Clara "Polly" Puckertt. Mr. Hammock worked as a cabinet maker for Wayne's Cabinet Shop for over 37 years. "Bo" enjoyed dancing, fishing, car racing, woodworking, and especially loved being with his five generations of family.
He is survived by one son, Ronnie Lee Hammock of Danville; one daughter, Sarah Hammock King and husband, Jerry Wayne of Gretna; two sisters, Ruby Talbott of Lynchburg, and Nita Adams of Renan; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 9 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. R.G. Rowland. Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.