Richard Alton Hamm Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Alton Hamm of Petal, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 22, 2025 at the age of 69. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Alton Hamm to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tressa Hamm and Alvin Hamm; and his brother Larry Hamm. He is survived by: his wife Janet Bullock Hamm of Petal; his children, Amy Lister (Mack) of Petal and Josh Hamm (Melanie) of Hattiesburg; and his grandchildren, Jenna Hamm, Addyson Chandler, Cason Chandler, Julie Lister and Karlee Lister. He is also survived by his children and grandchildren.
