Kenneth C.E. Hammond III, 62, passed away in Hutchinson, Kansas, October 13, 2022. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Kenneth C.E. Hammond Jr. and Dorothy (Kauffman) Hammond, May 2, 1960. Kenneth enjoyed watching sports especially football and fishing was his favorite pastime. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy; significant other, Cathy Hardy; brother, Tracy Hammond; sisters, Mari Fee (Kelly) and Connie Frick; nieces, Halle, Olivia and Brianna Fee; nephews, Davis and Andrew Frick; uncles, Larry (Susan) Kauffman and Darrell Kauffman and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth C.E. Hammond Jr. He will be forever missed and treasured by all. There will be a public book signing at Old Mission Heritage Funeral Home, 528 N Main St. Hutchinson, KS, Friday October 21, 2022 from 8:30-5pm.