Richland, MS
Funeral Home
Chancellor Funeral Home
Visitation
10-11 am, Thursday, June 25, 2026, Chancellor’s Funeral Home.
Service
11 am, Thursday, June 25, 2026, Chancellor Funeral Home.
Obituary
Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero who Served in the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten.” In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service, which our military men and women have given to their country and our state, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard memorializing its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation. Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on June 21, 2026, and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Sergeant First Class Curtis Calvin “Jack” Hammack, age 85, Richland, MS, who served in and worked fulltime with the 112th Military Police Battalion has departed and gone to a better place with our Lord and Savior.
It takes a special person to serve in the military for their country, sacrificing time with family time, comfort, and safety to ensure all Americans can enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country.
A special message from General Douglas MacArthur remains relevant today for our servicemen who have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away.” Rest in peace, soldier. We honor your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family’s support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so brightly, and live so freely.
You have now earned your rest, so go fly with the angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is complete. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ love for the Father and the Son.
Another great soldier has gone home—“Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life.”
Obituary, Visitation, and Service Details:
Curtis C. “Jack” Hammack, 85, entered his eternal home and was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. On Father’s Day, a day when he was celebrated as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and soon-to-be great-grandfather, Jack received the ultimate blessing of entering his eternal home and hearing the words he had faithfully lived for: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Jack lived a life defined by faith, service, and love. He faithfully served his God, his family, and his country, always placing them in that order. Possessing a servant’s heart until the very end, he was a blessing to all who knew him and was grateful for the gift of 85 healthy and active years. Jack faced death without fear because he knew where his forever home was and looked forward to the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Hammack; his son, Greg Hammack; and his daughter, Tammy Savell (Chris). He was the proud and loving “Papaw Jack” to his grandsons, Dalton Savell (Courtney) and Logan Savell (Olivia). One of his greatest joys was his growing family, and he eagerly anticipated the arrival of his great-grandson, James Savell, expected in September.
Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1962 to 2001. He was a member of the 112th Military Police Company and honorably served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Following a distinguished military career, he retired from Army service. Never one to slow down, he continued working with Empire Trucking before dedicating his time to serving others through volunteer work with Gleaners.
Jack enjoyed an active lifestyle and could often be found bowling, riding his bicycle, or working out at the gym. He was also a faithful member of First Baptist Richland, where he especially treasured the fellowship of his men’s Sunday School class and the friendships he built through years of worship and service.
Though his family grieves his absence, they rejoice in the assurance that he is now healed, whole, and at peace in the presence of his Savior. His legacy of faith, service, sacrifice, and love will continue through the generations he leaves behind.
The family takes comfort in knowing that this is not goodbye, but rather, “until we meet again.” “Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” Matthew 25:23
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the First Baptist Richland remodeling fund.
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