Kinley Hammitt

Kinley Scott Hammitt, 58, formerly of Berne, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, following a courageous battle with stomach cancer, in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, where he and his family had recently moved.
The son of Phillip L. and Bonnie E. (Dague) Hammitt, he was born in Fort Wayne on July 3, 1965. He was married Feb. 2, 2011, in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines to Rhea Rosales.
He was employed by Berne Apparel before purchasing the Swiss Deli Convenience Store. Later, he drove for and worked with several construction crews. In the past, he facilitated and later faithfully supported the Berne Saturday AA discussion meeting. He enjoyed home improvement projects, extensively remodeling the family’s rural Berne home prior to moving to the Philippines last fall. In 2016, he met his biological mother and siblings and enjoyed getting to know them.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Vincent and Tracer; daughter, Cassandra; sister, Beth (Mike) Steury of Berne; two brothers, Curt (Rene) Hammitt of Corunna; and Craig (Kathy) Hammitt of Lafayette; his biological mother, Patricia Becker of Minerva, Ohio; half sister, Melinda Mills; and half brother Kevin Mills, both of Austin, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the 4 p.m. funeral service Sunday, Sep. 24 at Mount Hope Church of the Nazarene in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor David Cox.
Memorials may be made to the family for the children’s education fund.