Danny Wayne Hammett, 68 of Ruston, LA, formerly of Natchez, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Funeral service will be Friday, May 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Rev. Derek Schultz will officiate. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at the Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery near Coushatta, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.Danny Hammett is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Hammett. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Hammett of Ruston, LA; daughter, Rebecca Schultz and husband, Derek, of Sheridan, WY; son, Josh Hammett and wife, Kelly, of Ruston, LA; grandchildren: Kaitlyn Schultz, Daniel Schultz, and Alex Hammett; Mother, Ovie McBride of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Jesse Hammett Jr. and wife, Dell, of Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Debra Bolton and husband, Barry, of Natchitoches, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews.Condolences may be left in Danny online guestbook at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.