Columbia, IL—Chester R. "Chet" Hammock, 61, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home.

Born Jan. 5, 1962 in Alton, he was a son of Robert Paul and Josephine M. (Neeley) Hammock.

Chet worked for ACBL and Ingram Barge Line as a maintenance supervisor.  He coached baseball teams as well as his sister's softball team.  He enjoyed singing karaoke, barbecuing, and being with his grandkids. His greatest love was taking care of his Life Partner and fiancée, Carla Corzine.

In addition to Carla, he is survived by a son, Ricky Paul (Abigail) Hammock of Alton; a daughter, Nikole Renee (David) Biggs of Wood River; several grandchildren; sisters Shannon Webb and her fiancée Joe Maronie of Alton and Cindy McCarty of Springfield; and brothers, Matthew Paul (Penney) Hammock of East Alton and Scott W. Hammock of Holiday Shores.

Memorial visitation will be Tuesday, Apr. 4 at Paynic Home for Funerals from 12 p.m. until services begin at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 5 A's animal shelter.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com