Billy F. Hamm of Selmer, Tennessee

September 11, 1936 - December 2, 2021

Billy F. Hamm was born September 11, 1936 in Selmer, TN the son of the late James M. and Emma Bell McMahan Hamm. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Hicks on August 19, 1960. Mr. Hamm managed Foodland Grocery Store in Selmer for over 25 years. He also worked as a salesman with Animal Health Products. He was an avid bird hunter and fisherman. For many years, his bounty of quail blessed the Christmas morning breakfast table alongside hot biscuits, gravy and mashed potatoes. Mr. Hamm was a member of Court Avenue Presbyterian Church in Selmer, TN. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and National Guard. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Hamm departed this life on December 2, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 2 Months, 21 Days. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann Hamm of Selmer, TN; a son, Craig Hamm and wife Ramel of Kingston, TN; two grandchildren, Lucas Drake Hamm and wife Emily of Selmer, TN, Karrah Nicole Hamm of Adamsville, TN; a brother, Ray Hamm of Selmer, TN; stepsister, Mary Frances Denney of Memphis, TN; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hamm was preceded in death by two sisters, Faye Armstrong, Frances Robison; a brother, Will Tom Hamm.