Michael Hammer

Michael C. "M.C." Hammer, age 58 of Bainbridge GA passed away at his home, Friday morning after an extended illness. He was a native of Bainbridge but spent his earlier years in Merritt Island, Fl. He graduated from Merritt Island High School in 1975. He returned to Bainbridge in 1989 where he worked construction before joining the City of Bainbridge where he worked for over 14 years prior to his death. He was a Certified Firefighter as well. Mike was a man of integrity, honesty, love and a true friend to all who knew him. He was always there to help others. Much of his early years were spent in the company of his best friend, Dave Bruner. He was a hard worker but when time permitted you would find him enjoying the outdoors either down at the creek with family fishing, canoeing, and hunting or getting together with friends and family grilling and sitting out by the fire. He loved music and would often join friends and family playing the guitar. He was survived by his wife of 17 years: Jamie; step-sons: Daniel K Faircloth of Houston, TX, James S Faircloth of Ft Lauderdale, Fl, Michael W Faircloth of Naples, FL., Step-grandchildren: Leila and Ethan Faircloth; Mother and Stepfather: Susan Rich Coppinger and Lowell Coppinger of Bainbridge, GA; Father: Andrew Hammer of Merritt Island, FL, One Sister: Beth (Ray) Molina of Merritt Island, FL; Two nieces: Lisa Molina and Emily Molina of Merritt Island, FL; Four great nephews: Kaden, Cameron, Kaleb and Justin and one great niece Tristen all of Merritt Island FL. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Performing Arts Building at Earle May Boat Basin in Bainbridge, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bainbridge-Decatur County Humane Society, 1250 Cox Ave., Bainbridge, GA 39819. Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home of Tallahassee, FL is in charge of arrangements.