Billy Franklin Hamm, Sr., 92 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at home. Born August 10, 1932 in Ash County, NC, he was the son of the late Arthur W. and Pearl Johnson Hamm.

Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was formerly employed by the former Firestone Plastics of Perryville, MD, as a laborer. He is survived by his son, Billy Franklin Hamm, Jr.; daughters, Shelvia Louise Daniels and Brenda Carol Smith; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joanne Virginia Hamm; son, Ronald Lee Hamm; daughter, Janie Maxine Hamm; and brother, Ralph W. Hamm.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Amedisys Foundation in care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, 12 Noon, at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., of Perryville, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, May 5, 2025, 10 AM until 12 Noon, at the funeral home prior to the funeral service. Pastor Jay Combs of the Truth and Life Church of North East, MD, will officiate. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, MD.