Charles Frederick Hammer, Sr., age 71, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Fred was born and raised in Nashville, the son of Mary Katherine and Franklin Hammer.

He graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy in 1972 and Vanderbilt University in 1976 with a B.S. degree in History.

He was employed by Aladdin Industries for several years before returning to Vanderbilt and earning his Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School.

He served the United Methodist Church as pastor of churches in both the Tennessee and Holston Conferences, retiring in 2016 due to illness.

Fred is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Charlie (Ashley) Hammer; daughter, Sarah (Jonathan) Hammer Foster; brother, Frank (Susan) Hammer; and three grandchildren, Ian, Riley Hammer, and Ozzy Foster.

The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 PM, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home of Morristown, TN. A funeral service will follow at 2 PM, with Rev. Darris Doyal officiating. Graveside services will follow in Historic Bethesda Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Boys Town.

See Allen Funeral Home website for more information.

Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home.