Karol Hanson
Mr. Hanson passed away September 12, 2021 at Jackson Madison County Hospital.
Karol Eugene Hanson was born March 10, 1936 in Detroit Lakes, MN, son of the late Theodore Oliver Hanson & Mildred Freebury Ponto.
He graduated from Sheyenne River Academy in Havey, ND. He briefly attended Madison College, Madison, TN where he met Becky.
He was united in marriage to Rebecca Jane Vaughan on March 10, 1958 in Madison, TN. He honorably served in The United States Army and was stationed in Panama. Mr. Hanson was a painter by trade.
He enjoyed working in his flowers and was especially proud of his roses.
He loved all animals especially his parakeet Snowflake he had for the past 6 years.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Becky Hanson of Henderson. 3 sons: Melvin Hanson (Anna) of Syracuse, NY, James (Lisa) Hanson & Brian Hanson of Henderson, TN. Grandchildren: James Reinmann, Rachel Hanson, Joseph Hanson, Heather Hanson, Melanie Nelson & Andrew Hanson. 3 Great grandchildren: Colby, Matte’a, & Aviana. 3 sisters: Gertrude Krogstead, Emily Digmann, Donna Lyman
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Rhonda Hanson Dee, infant brother Melvin C Hanson and 2 brother-in-laws.
Memorial Services will be 2 PM Tuesday Oct. 12, 2021 at the Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson Crook Avenue Chapel. The Family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 2 PM service time at Crook Ave. Chapel.
Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue
Henderson, TN
731-989-2421