Henry “Ray” Hammond, 51, of Kenosha passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by loved ones, on August 30, 2024, at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital.
Ray was born on October 25, 1972, in Chicago, the son of Thomas Hammond and Valerie Davis. He was educated in the schools of Chicago and studied IT at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha. Ray worked in retail for many years and most recently was working in management. His hobbies included basketball, motorcycles, traveling, astronomy, playing pool, karaoke, trivia, was an avid gamer, enjoyed watching various genres of movies and tv including horror, comedy, documentaries, and comic book based. His favorite tv show was Survivor & it was a dream of his to be a Castaway on the Island.
Ray was deeply commited to his children. He spent a lot of time instilling values in his children and having long life talks. He had a creative flare and was proud of the home movies and commercials, digital photo collages, and slideshows he created. He also would create his own trivia games for the family to participate in. He loved binge watching Dragon Ball Z with his children.
He especially enjoyed family nights which included dance offs, singing, board games, or simply family movie cuddle night. He coached his sons’ basketball teams for 10 years & was passionate about teaching them the game.
Ray loved life and lived it to the fullest. Accomplishments he was most proud of include skydiving and competing in Gus Macker traveling basketball tournaments, winning the 2005 All World trophy. Most of all he loved spending time with family and friends.
Survivors of Ray “BatDad” “Papa Bear” “ReeLove” include his partner in life, Jennifer “My Baby” Greene of Kenosha; children, Samantha “The Negotiator” Salica of West Bend, Katrina “Baby Bear” Greene of Kenosha, Jason “Nightwing” Hammond of Kenosha, Jordan “Robin” Hammond of Kenosha, Silas “Small Human” Hammond of Kenosha; mother, Valerie Davis of Mt. Pleasant; sister, Gloria Davis of Racine; also included is his granddaughter, Evelynn Schaumberg and many extended, loved ones, including aunts, uncles, cousins, and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his father.
Ray was stronger than Goku, faster than the Flash, more skilled than Neo, smarter than Iron Man, and cooler than Batman.
Coaching, being the date to the dance, fixing, cuddling, building, creating, motivating, supporting, guiding and instilling the best qualities in his family is what made him better than any SuperHero.
“You’re a Hammond, so keep your head high and get the job done.”
“Everything’s impossible until somebody does it.”
We love you BatDad and we will see you on the island.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 1-4pm with lunch served at 2pm in the Bristol Room at Parkway Chateau, 12304 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family would be appreciated.
