Edward Milo Hamm

January 15, 2026

Edward Milo Hamm, affectionately known as “Paw-

paw," went to be with his Lord
and Savior Jan. 5, 2026, at the
age of 83, surrounded by his
family. Milo was born March
13, 1942, in Blount County to
Ezra Fletcher Hamm and Ora
Faye Butts Hamm, who in-
stilled in him the values of hard
work, faith, and family that
guided his life.
On Nov. 22, 1959, Milo
married the love of his life,
Blanch “Boots” Reid. Together, they shared 66 years
of marriage and built both a beautiful family and a
lasting legacy. In 1973, they founded Hamm Cabi-
net, where Milo worked faithfully until his health
no longer allowed. Even then, his dedication never
wavered, as he continued to visit the shop daily for as
long as he was able.
Milo was a devoted husband, father, grandfa-
ther, and great-grandfather. He found joy in farming,
cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide, and, most
of all, spending time with his family. His presence,
steady guidance, and quiet strength were a blessing
to all who knew him. A faithful member of Mountain
Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Milo was ordained
as a deacon in 2001. He served the church with
humility and dedication and also shared his love of
music by serving many years as co-singing chairman
alongside his dear friend, Earl Young.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife
Blanch “Boots” Hamm; his children Denise (Rodger)
Leathers, David (Dawn) Hamm, and Dale Hamm;
his grandchildren Josh (Halie) Bailey, Jason (Tisha)
Collins, Jana (Trey) Short, Tyler (Paige) Hamm, Darby
(Kennedy) Nicholson, and Leslie (Rocky) Dunn; his
great-grandchildren Kayden Collins, Kamden Col-
lins, Kaleb Collins, Corey Allred, Diana Bailey, Lakely
Hamm, Landry Hamm, Foster Nicholson, Anna Dunn,
Ezra Short, and Elsy Short. Milo is also survived by
his sisters Marlene (Boyce) Foust, Barbara (Billy) Mc-
Daniel, Rebecca (Garry) Kanaday, and Vickie Forster;
stepmother Mary Sue Hamm; as well as a host of
nieces and nephews.
Milo was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra
Fletcher Hamm and Ora Faye Hamm.
Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10,
2026, at Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church
with Jerry Hackney and Michael Murphree offici-
ating. He was laid to rest at South Cemetery with
Blountsville Funeral Home directing.
Visitation was 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at
Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church where
family and friends will gather to honor his memory.
Pallbearers were Josh Bailey, Jason Collins,
Rocky Dunn, Trey Short, Kennedy Nicholson, Tyler
Hamm, and Wayne Murphy. Honorary pallbearers
were great-grandsons.