James "Clint" Clinten Hamm

James "Clint" Clinten Hamm, age 58, passed away at his home in Batesville on July 16, 2017. The family will hold a memorial gathering to Honor Clint's memory on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Formal Military Honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. Clint was born May 3, 1959 to the late William D. Hamm, Sr. and Vera Jane Credille Hamm in Memphis, TN. Clint was retired Military. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years where retired as a Sr. Chief Petty Officer. During his spare time Clint enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was an excellent woodworker and took pride in making beautiful wood creations. Most of all he loved family gatherings and playing with his grandchildren. Those he leaves behind to cherish his loving memory include; children, Jason Michael Hamm (Kelly) of Munford, TN., Jamie Lynn Hamm Baumcratz of Virginia Beach, VA.; step-children, Jesse Eugene Nelson of Vancouver, WA., Jacob Dale Summey of Abbeville, MS., and Maggie Summey Anderson of Jacksonville, NC.; siblings, Diane Hamm May of Horseshoe Lake, AR., Billy Hamm (Pat) of Burlinson, TN., Ellen Jeanette Hamm Love of Millington, TN., Raymond, Floyd Hamm of Carolina Beach, NC.,  Alicia Hamm Sanders (Jimmy) of Courtland, MS., Stephanie Hamm Cole (Ricky) of Senatobia, MS., and Cindy Hamm Marshall (Tom) of Hernando, MS.; his step mother, Charleen Cates Hamm King (Marion "Bud") of Batesville, MS, and 7 Grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Clint is preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer Rene Hamm Smith.The family ask for those wishing to send memorial contributions in Clint's name to please do so to Northwest Shrine Club, c/o Jimmy Traywick, 1391 Peyton Rd. Coldwater, MS 38618