Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Jul 9, 1953 - Aug 25, 2024
I went to high school with "Hanchey". He was a great guy and a lot of fun to be around. He always made sure that no one picked on the girls who were his friends. He was always kind to me. My condolences go to Joan and all his family and friends. Rest in peace John.
Nancy Nelson
September 05, 2024 | Stokesdale, NC | Classmate
Joni I am so sad to hear of John’s passing. Though I never knew him I remember how your voice would soften as you spoke of him. I know you will miss him dearly and hope the good times you shared will someday lighten your days again. I am praying for peace and strength for you and for all who loved him.
With love to you,
Suzanne Foley
Suzanne Foley
September 03, 2024 | Shrewsbury, MA | Friend
Always the jokester!! We will all miss you Uncle Johnny.
Sorry for your loss Joanie.He will be greatly missed.
Charlotte Rennie
August 28, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Family
Joni,there are no way to say to you but I'm so sorry for Johnny death.He was a good friend to everyone he met.This is really hitting Mac hard,and I'm sure the rest of the boys are hurting as well.The years of being friends and sharing a life time of memories and all the years.Im sure he is truly out of all his pain now.My prayers are with you and the kids.love ,Mac,Phyllis and Jaxon.
Mac and Phyllis Eborn
August 28, 2024 | Noth, VA | Friend
We will miss you my dear friend!
Bri Aria and Erin Jenney
August 27, 2024 | Friend
We will dearly miss you Johnnie
Audrey Dalli
August 27, 2024 | Family
John Wayne Hanchey, 71, of Hampton, Virginia passed away at home on August 25, 2024 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Robert Peterson Hanchey and Hattie Ward Hanchey.
Johnnie was predeceased by his parents; his three brothers, Robert P. Hanchey, Jr, Jerry B. Hanchey, and James Gary Hanchey; and his sister, Betty Charlotte Hanchey. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joan Newman Hanchey; his sister, Robin Blake of Hampton; sister-in-law, Audrey Newman Dalli of Shrewsbury, MA; his son Christopher Hanchey; stepchildren, Courtney Thomas of Hampton, Lloyd Thomas Jr. of Virginia Beach, Erin Hicks of Anderson, SC; and grandson, Wyland Hanchey.
Johnnie loved being on the water, going out on his boat fishing, and spending time camping with his lifelong friends Timmy Rose, Jimmy Newman, Mack Eborn, Al Rubinstein, George Palko, and Kenny Rae Cantrell. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hampton with interment to follow in St. John's Cemetery. Service dates are pending and will be updated as soon as posible.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made in the form of memorial donations to the Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA in Johnnie’s name. (click here to make a memorial donation)
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