Neil Hanson

Neil Hanson departed this on April 13, 2015 at the age of 101 years, 1 month, and 18 days. He was born on February 26, 1914, son to the late Hans Anderson and Hilma Erickson. He was united in marriage to Bernice Evon Frazier on August 14, 1971. She preceded him in death on August 26, 2014.

Mr. Hanson served his country in the United States Army and took part in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. In his later years he was employed as a carpenter and also as a truck driver.

Neil is survived by his children, Nancy Greer and her husband, Lambert, of Louisville, Kentucky and Wayne Hanson and his wife, Janice, of Jasper, Texas; grandchildren, Todd Greer, Scott Greer, Laura Greer, Tracy Hanson, Lacy Hanson, Steven Clark, Matthew Clark, and Carissa Jordan; and 17 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Lloyd Hanson, Axel Hanson, Lindy Hanson, Elmer Hanson, Leona Thorson, Irene Smith, and Estella Hunt.