Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hanner, Cecil Solomon November 3, 2022
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Ledger- Enquirer Nov. 2022
Cecil Solomon Hanner
June 16, 1931 ~ November 3, 2022 (age 91)

Obituary
Cecil Solomon Hanner, 91, of Columbus, GA died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his 
residence.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 7, 2022 in the chapel of 
McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Wayne Gallops officiating. The 
family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 
3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
 A private interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery.

Cecil was born June 16, 1931 in Marion County, GA to the late Bessie Powell and 
Alto Hanner, Sr. He served two years in the US Army from 1951-1953. He graduated 
from Georgia Southwestern, Georgia Teachers College in Statesboro and Auburn 
University with a Masters in Education.

Cecil was a teacher, coach and principal for eight years. In 1965 he began 
working for the State of Georgia in the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. 
He was voted Counselor of the Year for the State of Georgia in 1971 and retired 
in 1988.

Cecil was an active member of Morningside Baptist Church. He participated in the 
“Handy Helpers” and helped prepare breakfast for the brotherhood on Saturday 
mornings. He adored his family and friends and enjoyed playing golf, fishing and 
sports. Most of all he loved spending time with his four grandchildren. He was a 
beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews.  Other than his parents he was 
preceded in death by seven siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda Byrd Hanner, daughter, Wanda 
Chappell (Terry), son, Mark Hanner (Misty), grandchildren, Alec Chappell, Zack 
Chappell, Kayla Hanner and Abby Hanner.

The family wishes to acknowledge the loving support they received from the 
wonderful caregivers at Preferred Care Hospice. Jayme and Liz, thank you from 
the bottom of our hearts for loving dad and us.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Preferred Care Hospice at 1921 
Whittlesey Rd. Suite 110 Columbus, GA 21904 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital at 
501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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