Junior Garfield Hamm, age 77, of Whitetop, Virginia died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Mr. Hamm better known as "June" was born to Garfield and Lillian Finley Hamm in West Jefferson on March 23, 1941.  He was a self-employed tree farmer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Roop Hamm, two sons, Benny E. R. Roop and Edward Hamm and his daughter, Rosa L. Blevins, sister, Judy Pachey one brother, James Hamm.

June lived a life of honesty and simplicity finding great joy in being with his children and especially his grandchildren.  He enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing and had a keen appreciation for creation.   The family is greatly comforted knowing that he has finally gained his eternal life, reunited with all his family and kin.

June is survived by one daughter and spouse, Bernice and James Grubb of Green Cove, Virginia; one son and spouse, Bobby and Lori Hamm of Lansing, North Carolina; eight grandchildren. Brian Osborne Lavon Haga, Brianna Osborne Kayla Walls, Logan Walls Leah Turlington, Chelsey Hamm and Hunter Hamm; six great grandchildren, Braxton, Madelin, Jackson, Lukas, Elim, Kyle; three sisters, Nancy Hart, Sue and Tom Gentry and Kathy and Newton Miller all of Chilhowie, Virginia; two brothers, Tom and Maxine Hamm and Rick and Cambi Hamm all of Chilhowie, Virginia.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Whitetop Baptist Church at 1:00 PM by Rev. Dennis Eller.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 until the hour of service.  Burial will follow in the Byars Cemetery in Whitetop, Virginia.

In addition to the formal vistition two hours prior to the funeral, the family will be at the home, 16738 Highlands Parkway Whitetop, Virginia 24292 where friends may call at any time.

Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Rogers Fire and Rescue PO BOX 47 Whitetop, Virginia 24292-0047.