James Andrew Hammer, 76, a resident of Greenland, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Circle of Life Hospice Home. He was born April 27, 1950 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the son of Jimmie and Ida Mae (Watt) Hammer.
James had the nickname “Chufus” though he never knew how he acquired that name. He was a proud Cherokee Marine Veteran serving in combat duty in the Vietnam War and is currently a member of the Northwest Arkansas Patriot Guard Riders in which he took immense pride in honoring those who had passed before him. For his military service he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He loved spending time outdoors having a special love for fishing. James's life was centered around Church and spending time with his Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Siblings as well as NUMEROUS other extended family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jason Hulse and five siblings, Lonnie Hammer, Larry Hammer, Edward Hammer, Wanda Hammer, and Shirley Stroud.
He is survived by his wife Janet Ramey Hammer; one son, James Hulse; five grandchildren, Delaney Hulse, Dylon Hulse (Kyla), Denver Hulse, Michael Lindsey, and Lillie Moon (Maverick); two great-grandchildren, Tatum Hulse and Josie Hulse; and five siblings, Steve Hammer (Melva), John Hammer, Jimmie Hammer (Brenda), Terry Hammer, and Mary Hammer-Neal (Bedford).
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Three Crosses Cowboy Church.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at Three Crosses Cowboy Church in Westville, Oklahoma. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Northwest Arkansas Patriot Guard Riders C/O Jim Kribs 2875 N Charleston Crossing - Fayetteville, AR 72703