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John M. Hanvey Jr Obituary

Oxford - Funeral services for Mr. John M. Hanvey Jr., 63, of Oxford, will be on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home and Crematory with the Rev. Ronnie Garret officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2013. Mr. Hanvey passed on November 26 at his residence surrounded by family. Mr. Hanvey is survived by his daughters, Kim Gay (Chris), Robin Adams (Randy), and Ginger Herren (Jackie); grandchildren, Carley Herren, Cole Herren, and Blaise Adams; siblings, Sarah Kelley (Doug) and Jeff Hanvey (Cheryl), and several nieces, nephews and very loyal cyclist friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, John M. Hanvey Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Brooks. Pallbearers will be family and friends with his cycling friends as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Hanvey was a retiree from Lee Brass where he worked for 42 years in the Quality Department. He really enjoyed boating and water skiing. He was an avid cyclist for over 30 years and completed the Cheaha Challenge 19 times. During his cycling career, he rode over the Smokey Mountains and helped raised money for Multiple Sclerosis over the years. He was a very humble, simple man who mastered anything he set his mind too. He had great integrity, a great work ethic and would help anyone in need. His greatest accomplishment in life was that he was a single father who raised three daughters. He was a very loving father, grandfather and friend and was a blessing to anyone who knew him. Flowers will be accepted but donations may be made to the Lou Gehrig's Association. A special thanks to Dr. V. Reddy, Dr. Terry Phillis, New Beacon Hospice and very special caregiver, Phyllis Rittenhouse.

Published by The Anniston Star on Nov. 27, 2013.
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Thinking of you and remembering all the good times we had.

Joyce Livingston

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November 21, 2023

Remembering you today and knowing you are in heaven awaiting all of your friends and family. I will remember you always.

Joyce Livingston

November 21, 2022

I can't believe it's been so long since I lost my best friend John. There will always be a place in my heart that cannot be filled by his loss.

Joyce Livingston

Family

November 21, 2019

Ginger and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. As you know I am aware of the devastation of ALS. I pray for God's comfort and peace for you and your family. I did not have the priviledge to know your Dad but by knowing you I see he must have been a very special person to raise a sweet person like you. I will be praying for you and your family. Love to you all!@

Mary Craig

November 29, 2013

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

ChristyKey GeneAllinder

November 29, 2013

KIM,ROBIN,and GINGER I KNOW THAT GOD WILL BE WITH ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES DURING THIS SAD TIME. JOHN WAS A GOOD FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS. I ALWAYS SAID THAT I ADMIRED THE WAY HE RAISED THE THREE OF YOU. HE DID A GREAT JOB.
HE WILL BE MISSED! LOVE FREDA

FREDA GUNNELS

November 27, 2013

Sorry for your loss, Ms. Sarah!

Robert Glenn

November 27, 2013

Praying and loving you always! John was like my brother, always helping, encouraging, and inspiring! I will miss him and his sweet smile.

Janice Hammond

November 27, 2013

Praying for your family in your time of need. So sorry for your loss. I will miss John but I will always remember the good times we had.

Joyce Livingston

November 27, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I'll really miss my good friend John and I know you will all miss him too.

November 27, 2013

Kim, Robin and Ginger, please accept my heart felt sympathies for the loss of your sweet dad. You and your families are in my prayers.

Lisa Chitwood

November 27, 2013

Peace be with you. I love you

Jack Herren,Sr

November 27, 2013

Robin, Randy, and Blaise, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and Papaw. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you the peace and comfort that you will need in the coming weeks. Love you all.

Rhonda McKenzie-Burris

November 27, 2013

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