Charles "Hal" Hanna Sr.

Charles Harold “Hal” Hanna, Sr., 65, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Masonic Cemetery in Louisville. Hal was born at Louisville Hospital on October 15, 1959, to Nancy Young Hanna and Charles Hanna. Hal graduated from Winston Academy and was a member of WA’s first state championship football team of ’75. Hal briefly attended Ole Miss majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences. After leaving college, Hal completed Lineman training in Houston, Texas, and in 1980, he began working in the Electrical department of Louisville Utilities. In March 1989, Hal was in a nearly fatal car accident which put him into a two-month long coma and cause severe brain trauma. Through rehabilitation which included learning to walk again, Hal returned to work in 1991 and retired in 2005. Hal was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Louisville. Hal loved the Ole Miss Rebels and for many years had season football tickets. He also enjoyed watching college football, baseball, basketball and going to the beach on vacation. Hal was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed being outdoors. He never met a stranger; he was just collecting more friends. Later in life and after retirement, he volunteered within the AA organization; eventually taking on organizational leadership responsibilities, providing sponsorships, and travelling all over the south to serve as keynote speaker for regional level forum events. Hal wanted to share his testimony, hoping it would others. Hal is survived by his children: Chase Hanna (Jessica), Jason Stewart (Angela) and Dulcie Stewart all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Poppa” to his four grandchildren: Chloe Hanna, Liam Hanna, Anna Grace Cherry, and Cody Stewart (Kellee); and his great-grandson, Rhody Stewart. Hal is also survived by many cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Serving as pallbearers are Ken Mills, Brian Mills, Cody Stewart, Willie Ball, Leslie Smyth, and Kenny Sullivan. Memorials on behalf of Hal may be given to Macedonia Baptist Church, 13711 MS-397, Louisville, MS 39339 or to AA online at aa.org/aa-contributions-self-support. Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.masseyfuneralhome.net.

Charles "Hal" Hanna Sr.

October 15, 1959 - August 11, 2025

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October 15, 1959 - August 11, 2025

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