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William Hanna Obituary
He was born on June 12, 1947, in Johnsonville, SC, a son of the late William Allen Hanna and Ulmer Hughes Hanna. He was a graduate of Johnsonville High School, and was the owner and operator of Carrol’s Piano and Organ Company for 25 years. He was a member of the National Piano Technician’s Guild and was a certified piano tuner. He was pianist for the Bibletones Quartet of Florence for 25 years. He was a former member of the Lake City Civil Air Patrol, the Gideon’s International and the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. While a member of the Chamber, he was awarded Business Man of the Year. His business was also awarded Business of the Year, and he was honored as a “Man of Steel.”
Carrol was a former member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church of the Pentecostal Faith, Johnsonville, SC. He was presently a member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as Deacon, pianist/organist, and Young Adult Sunday School Teacher before his illness.
Survivors include, his mother, Ulmer Hughes Hanna of Lake City-Scranton Convalescent Center, Scranton, SC, who was the first to teach him about Jesus; his devoted wife of 37 years, Lila Mae Gray Hanna of Lake City; two daughters, Gwen H. (Nelson) York of Charlotte, NC, and Beth Hanna, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC; two wonderful grandsons, Ethan William Creel and Andrew James York, both of Charlotte, NC; three brothers, Glenn (Debbie) Hanna of Darlington, Billy (Janice) Hanna of Burgaw, NC, and Edwin (Rhetta) Hanna of Turbeville; two special aunts, Jean (Norman) Edgeworth and Lois (Bobby) Haselden, all of Johnsonville; a special uncle, Herbert (Dorothy) Hanna of Elizabethtown, NC. Other survivors include his extended family, three special brothers-in-law, Legrand Gray, Larue “Rookie” (Joyce) Gray, all of Lake City, and Ray (Ginny) Gray of Florence; three special sisters-in-law, Shelby Bell, Scranton, Chrystal Gray, Lake City, and Ann (Terry) Dennis, Kenly, NC; also, many special cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, at the Lake City Pentecostal Holiness Church, 608 South Ron McNair Blvd. Interment will follow in the Lake City Memorial Park. Carolina Funeral Home, 215 East Highway 378 ByPass, Scranton, SC, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to: McLeod Hospice, 555 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506, or Harmony Care Hospice, 115 N. Matthews Road, Lake City, SC 29560, or Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1086, Lake City, SC 29560.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Hanna
George Joye
January 2, 2009
Lila,
I know you know what Carrol and I were to each other over the years; that's why, though I will lament not having him here any more, I won't regret not speaking to him "one last time." Nor should anyone who knew him because if you were on solid ground with Carrol you were okay and everything that should have been said would have already been said and understood. It's that way with loved ones.
I'm sure that laughter paved the way through the funeral services and it will be laughter and good memories that pave the way through the rest of your grieving process. Simply put, Cousin Carrol was a hoot. We never got together but that we didn't laugh out loud and long. One memory I will share is that of one summer night back in the 60's when Carrol had come to meet our family in Warsaw and to spend a couple of days. He woke up one morning and asked my mother, "Aunt Sally, did my bedsprings keep you up?" Not funny in itself except that we had slept on the floor. One night, probably that same visit, we were outside playing around with my sister Nancy and some of the local children when all of a sudden he jerked up off the ground and went running like a wild man, probably a 10th of a mile or so and then back, jerking and pitching like crazy. When he got back to us he asked us, "Did y'all see that mosquito pick me up? Biggest one I ever saw."
I will always treasure those Johnsonville days with Carrol and my other friends as well as all the days we saw each other since then.
Gone but not forgotten? No, he's not even gone. He's just gone on. And never forgotten.
Love to the girls.
Katherine Scriven, LPN
January 1, 2009
Ms. Lila Mae,
I am for sorry for your loss. It was a true pleasure to be able to take care of Mr. Carrol when I worked at LCCH and to get to know you. Mr. Carrol is now playing GOD's piano for eternity. I will always remember the nights of him walking and playing the keyboard in the hospital with pleasure. May GOD keep you and your family, espically in this time, and my prayers are with you. Hearing a piano will never be without thoughts of Mr. Carrol.
Love always,
Leon Whitehead
January 1, 2009
Lila Mae,
Harolyn and I were saddened to learn of Carroll's passing. You will continue to be in our prayers in the days and weeks to come. May you and your family be comforted by precious memories of a wonderful man who lived a life of service to others.
Rev. & Mrs. H. Albert Ivey
December 30, 2008
God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. We love you very much.
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Joyce LeBrun
December 30, 2008
Lila Mae and Family,
Judy called me and told me the sad news. I am so sorry for your loss and I have been praying for you and your family that God will comfort you. Joyce (Matthews) LeBrun
Ricky and Lucille Matthews
December 30, 2008
Lila Mae,
God saw how worn out you and Carrol both were from this long battle and knew it was time. We know how you feel and have been praying for you both. Just know that your family and friends are always there for you. We love you.
Millie Pryor
December 29, 2008
Lila Mae,
I had not been in contact with you and Carrol for a few years, but knew about his illness and have been praying for your family, as I will continue to do. I was at the service today and it was truly a celebration of his life. I left feeling that I had been truly blessed.
I have great memories of the few times we were on bus trips with the Bibletones.
God bless, comfort and guide you in the days ahead.
Love, Millie Pryor
Shirley, Greg and Myra Todd
December 29, 2008
Lila & Family,
Carrol has always been considered a special part of our family. He will always be remembered and loved. He past his talent to our Father, who in turn pasted it to my brother and myself, and from there the list is endless. We love you and we will always love Carrol. Maybe He and Dad are making music as we speak.
Debbie Altman
December 29, 2008
Our loss is Heaven's gain. What a sweet, sweet man! You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Ray and Dianne Dellinger
December 29, 2008
Lila Mae, God Bless you and your family. They didn`t come any better than Carrol. We will all miss him SO much. There are so many good memories. It will be so good to see him again when we take the journey he just took. Our prayers`are with all of you.
Ray and Dianne Dellinger
Tammy,Kirby and Elizabeth Rheinlander
December 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Gibbons
December 29, 2008
Dear Lila,
We just heard late last night about Caroll's going home. He was such a great man and we have such fond memories of him and the Bible Tones.
Remember the bus trip that we took to Myrtle and on the way back you and Caroll went to the back of the bus to take a nap. Of course, that was impossible with Billy and Bruce.
I will cherish those times together.
Our prayers are with you and the family at this most difficult time.
Robert and Gail Gibbons
Lane & Rudy
December 29, 2008
Lila Mae, Gwen, Beth, & Family
Although saying Goodbye to the Carol we knew happened year's
ago this brings to a close a life that was so special and loyal to so many. Our memories of Carol will always be held close to our hearts. He lived his life with humor, passion, music and praise. What greater way could he have spent his time here with us all. He was an excellent example of what God intended man to be.
Love to you all as you remember a life well lived.
Hugs with Wings
Donnie, Wanda, Lydia, & Amy Springs
December 29, 2008
With deepest sympathy and much prayer.
Tony & Lisa Reed
December 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jerry and Darlene Garrett
December 28, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
CINDY FEAGIN CUSTOMER AT FIRST CITIZENS
December 28, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Vickie (Lee) Boatwright
December 28, 2008
Dear Lila Mae and girls, Our love and prayers are with you. Carrol was such a wonderful person. All that knew him loved him. Carrol did a lot of things right in his life, one of the first that I know of was giving his heart to the Lord, second was marrying you Lila Mae. You two were so right for each other. I know you will miss him so much, but you have your girls and so many wonderful memories. Take comfort in knowing he is with his Lord and is not suffering anymore. We still play our tape that Carrol gave Dwight. We enjoy it so much . Love Vickie & Dwight Boatwright
Shannon Lyde CNA, Harmony Care Hospice
December 28, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Terry & Imogene Fowler
December 28, 2008
Our Prayers are with you...
Margaret (Peggy) West
December 28, 2008
Lila--My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family--I know you did everything possible to make Carroll's last days as good as could be---I will try to see you soon--Peggy Abbott West
TERRI FILYAW
December 28, 2008
MRS. LILA MAE, GWEN,BETH AND FAMILY, I HOPE YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVED MR. CARROL; HE ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR THE CHILDREN AND US AT KOUNTRY KIDS. HE WAS SUCH A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN MAN, HUSBAND AND FATHER. I CAN PICTURE HIM IN HEAVEN PLAYING A GOLDEN GRAND PIANO. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM. BUT NOT LIKE YOU ALL WILL. BUT REMEMBER: OUR LOSS IS HEAVEN'S GAIN. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL IF YOU NEED ANYTHING (ALL OF YOU) IF IT'S JUST TO TALK. PLEASE KNOW WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU. LOVE, SO MUCH, TERRI FILYAW
Kathi Vu and family (Allisons)
December 28, 2008
Mrs Lila Mae,Gwen,and Beth I am so sorry to hear about Mr.Carrol. My heart goes out to you all. Take comfort in knowing that he is no longer sick or suffering. Please let us know if ther is anything we can do for you.
Mr.&Mrs. Arthur & Louise Brayboy
December 28, 2008
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Rev & Mrs Harris Jordan
December 28, 2008
Our love and prayers on behalf of the family of a man that we loved and appreciated so much. Knowing and working with him during Campmeeting over the last few years was a pleasure. We came to realize that he was one of the best.
Rachel Turner
December 28, 2008
Lila Mae,
My heart goes out to you and the girls. No words can express the lost of a love one. May God bless and keep you.
Rachel Turner
Nancy Bowers
December 28, 2008
Dear Lila, Carrol was a part of my family for a long time. I remember how much fun he was and how he could make you laugh in a heartbeat! So many good memories. I can only think that Heaven has a wonderful piano player now to lead that Heavenly choir. Love to you all, Nancy Joye Bowers
Donna Osborne
December 28, 2008
Mr. Carrol will be missed so much.I use to see and wait on Mr Carrol every Monday and some times on saturday intill he got to sick to come to Prosser's Resturant , He was all ways so nice ,I ask him one time to pray for my son ,not only did he pray for him he did it then.He will be missed my everyone that knew him.To know Mr Carrol was and is a blessing.God Bless the family, your in our pray's
Margaret McKenzie
December 28, 2008
Ms Lila Mae, Beth, Gwen ad family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Carrol. He was such a special person. He meant alot to me and the others at the daycare. There is no doubt in my mind as to where he is today. I will always remember him pretending to eat pine straw for the children.They love to see him stop by. I will be praying for you all and I love you all.
david bryant & family
December 28, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Tonya Barfield Hayes
December 28, 2008
Gwen and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Carrol was a very sweet man. I have a lot of fond memories of waiting for piano lessons at the shop in Scranton after school. No matter how busy he was, he always took time to speak. I know he will be greatly missed.
Rita Williams
December 28, 2008
Lila Mae, Gwen, and Beth,
We are thinking of you and praying for you as we have been. What a blessing it is to know that if we choose to live as Carrol did, we will see him again some day. We love you.
Marion and Faye Hanna
December 28, 2008
Carroll was a special person who was a friend to all. His special musical talent was a blessing many times over - now he is making music with the angels and glorifying our Heavenly Father.
Clyde Calvin Hughes
December 28, 2008
Mrs. Lila Mae, Beth, Gwen and Mrs. Ann, I was sorry to hear about Mr. Carrol. He was a wonderful man. I used to like to go over to the shop with Wyatt and we would sit and talk with him. He was a great friend. He will be missed. May the Lord give you and the rest of the family comfort and strength during this time. We will see Mr. Carrol again.
carolyn lee
December 28, 2008
Lila Mae and family, I am so sorry to hear about your great loss.He's in a happy place where he;ll have no more pain,only joy.He,ll always be with you in your heart.He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You are all in my prayers.
Ernestine Nettles
December 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ray and Karem Boggs
December 28, 2008
Lila Mae,
We wanted you to know we're praying for you and your family. Carrol meant so much to our family. My dad, Gerald Fitch, always enjoyed spending time with him. Now they can spend time together for eternity. May God bless you and heal your hurts. Praise the Lord that Carrol is not suffering any longer.
Barbara Thomas
December 28, 2008
Carrol was such a blessing to our community,we will miss him ,but surely he is enjoying His eternal home now[HEAVEN].I love all of you and pray GODS blessings on you. Barbara Thomas
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