Jeffrey Eli Hamm

February 26, 2026

Jeffrey Eli Hamm, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Vietnam and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant, passed away on February 14, 2026, at age 76. After his military service, he built a career in California's naval shipyards, working as a rigger and asbestos abatement specialist at Mare Island Naval Shipyard and later San Diego Naval Station until retirement. He married Julia in 1986 after meeting her at a Thanksgiving dinner, and together they raised a family while he remained deeply involved in church leadership roles including Sunday School Superintendent and Assistant Men's Department President.

Who is affected

Julia Hamm (wife of 39 years)
Sister Joyce (Woodbridge, Virginia)
Daughter Latesha Hollis (Sylmar, California)
Sons Earl Morris (Youngsville, North Carolina) and Paul Hamm (El Cajon, California)
Niece Melissa Worthy (Marietta, Georgia)
13 grandchildren
Two great-grandchildren
Members of Revival Time COGIC church community
Extended family including nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

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Why it matters

This obituary honors the life of a decorated military veteran who served his country in Vietnam and continued public service through decades of work at naval shipyards. His commitment to family, faith, and community through church leadership and youth mentorship represents a life of dedicated service across multiple spheres. His passing marks the loss of a husband, father, grandfather, and active church leader who remained engaged in ministry even during illness.

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