Robert Green Hamm, 86, died Sunday, March 2, 2014.

He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Sam Alex and Fannie May Gunter Hamm. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Glen Lee Hamm.

Robert served his country in the United States Army. He was a retired contractor. He loved to play and sing country music, and was the founder of the Country Rhythm Masters.

He is survived by his sons, Mike Hamm and his wife, JoAnne, of Portsmouth, VA, and Keith Hamm and his wife, Kay, of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Jeremy Hamm and his wife, Michelle, Cody Hamm, Brent Hamm and his wife, Patricia, and Craig Hamm and his wife, LeAnn; three great grandchildren, Madison Paige Hamm, Trace Everett Hamm, and Jessica Glen Hamm; his brother, Ovid Hamm and his wife, Rachel, of Tarboro; his sister, Charlotte Moseley and her husband, James, of Vaughan.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services, with Rev. Jimmy King officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hollister United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hollister.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 4, 2014, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

The flag in front of the funeral home flies at half-staff in honor of Mr. Hamm’s service to his country.