Photo courtesy of Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory - Columbus
Columbus, Mississippi
Nov 20, 1943 – Jul 12, 2025
Henry Milton Hanson, aka “Shakey,” 81, of Columbus, Mississippi passed away Saturday July 12, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Columbus, MS with Dr. Bill Hurt officiating.
Mr. Hanson was born November 20, 1943 in Mathiston, Mississippi to the late Oscar Frank and Myra Lee Hanson. He graduated from New Hope High School in 1963 where he ran track and played football. Soon after, Mr. Hanson joined the National Guard and served for eight years. He owned and operated Hanson’s Small Engines until he retired in 2013. In recent years, he served alongside his sons, Jason and Joey Hanson, at J’s Small Engines. The joys of his life were his children, Jill (Blake) Wigfield, Jason (Leigh Ann) Hanson, Joey (Tracie) Hanson, and his only granddaughter, Allee Kate Weathers. Mr. Hanson was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He also served his community as a board member of the Rural Hill and Steens Community Centers. Mr. Hanson was a very caring and compassionate person, always checking on others. Some of the many things he enjoyed were his tractor, cutting grass, and visiting his customers. Mr. Hanson never met a stranger.
Mr. Hanson is survived by his children, Jill (Blake) Wigfield, Jason (Leigh Ann) Hanson, and Joey (Tracie) Hanson; granddaughter, Allee Kate Weathers; brother, Billy Wade (Ginger) Hanson; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Dorothy Fowler and Betty Coleman, and his brothers, James Hanson, William Hanson, Jimmy Hanson, and Carl Hanson.
Pallbearers will be Stanley Hanson, Clint Hanson, Cody Coleman, David Brewer, Jon Fowler, and Darin Price. Honorary Pallbearers are the many nephews, nieces, and friends that have meant so much to him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1383 Pleasant Hill Road, Columbus, MS 39702.
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Judy Younger
July 16, 2025 | Steens, MS | Friend
Milton was a wonderful friend to all of us, who were privileged to be his classmate!! It was a big shock and we are so hurt! I hope he knew how much he meant to us! Now that he's gone, nothing will be the same! However, we know we'll see him again!! "Go rest high on that mountain".....sweet friend!
Wanda Hill Peek
July 15, 2025 | Decatur, AL | Classmate
It was always a pleasure to see him at all the New Hope High School reunions. He always made it a point to visit with everyone. I know that he will be sorely missed by his family and his many friends and especially by his old classmates.
David Ray
July 14, 2025 | Florence, AL | Classmate
Love and prayers to you all he will be missed
Teddy and Pam Eaves
July 14, 2025 | Steens, MS | Friend
So sorry for your loss.
Fred & Deb Duran
July 14, 2025 | Tupelo, MS | Acquaintance
Milt was our neighbor since we moved to the community back in the 80's, and I couldn't ask for a better neighbor or friend. He was always ready to help any way he could. He will be missed........:(
Joe Minyard
July 14, 2025 | Columbus, MS | Neighbor
Kids Shakey was always a good friend to us. We went back along time ago. Ya'll are on our prayers and always remember he was a very special person
Eugene and Derendia
July 14, 2025 | Friend
I have known Milton it seems like all my life. He drove the school bus, as did his brothers Jimmy and William of which I rode on. Milton was a very nice man and did not talk about anyone. I just saw him at the New Hope alumni luncheon. I am going so.glad I got the chance to hug his neck one last time. Milton you will be missed so much
Harriet Gilliam
July 14, 2025 | Columbus, MS | Friend
I’m so sorry to hear of Shaky’s passing. He was a good friend for a long time. Prayers for his family
Hazel Cummings
July 14, 2025 | Columbus, MS | Friend