David Lee Hamm

David Lee Hamm, age 63, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  He was born February 22, 1957 in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late Charles Richard “Dick” and Helen Louise (Lemon) Hamm.  After graduating Avon Park High School in 1975, David enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.  During his military career, he worked maintenance and flew with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. David retired after 20 years of service.  He later worked as a deputy with the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Department and was currently a Transportation Officer for LaSalle Correction’s Irwin County Detention Center.   He is survived by his Sisters – Debbie Hamm of Avon Park, Florida; Cheryl Jahna (David) of Avon Park, Florida; Nephews – Justin Brock (Angie); Adell Jahna (Andrea); Blake Steedley (Erica); and Adrian Jahna (Brooke).

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