NICHOLS | Joseph Howard Hammond, 87, of Nichols, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in the Carolina's Hospital after an illness. Mr. Hammond was born in Horry County, South Carolina, a son of the late Guthrie Berry and Grace Watson Hammond. He graduated from Floyds High School, and was a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Hammond was a lifetime member of the Causey Hunting Club and a member of the American Legion, and was a member of the Spring Branch Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Watson Hammond; and one sister, Bernice H. Ludlum. Surviving are his wife of over 60 years, Virginia Elliott Hammond of the home; sons, Garrie Hammond of Boone, N.C., and Tim (Deborah) Hammond of Florence; and one daughter, Joyce (Ronald) Fogle of Nichols. He is also survived by grandchildren, Bobby Bullard and Brad (Sierra) Bullard of Nichols, Scott Hammond of Atlanta, Bob (Abby) Hammond of Nashville, Tenn., Dewayne Hammond of Lexington, Joey (Pansy) Hammond of Aynor, Rebecca (Billy) Reid of Irmo, and Rachel Hammond of Sumter; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2008 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the Spring Branch Baptist Church in Nichols, with burial to follow in the Church cemetery. Please sign an online guest book at _Mearesfh.com_ (http://mearesfh.com/) and at _MyrtleBeachOnline.com_ (http://myrtlebeachonline.com/) . Meares Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joseph Howard Hammond. Published in The Sun News on 6/13/2008. **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)