On September 21, 2023, Ricky Neal Hanus passed away at the young age of 64. He was born on December 4, 1958, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He graduated from Ardmore High School in 1978. He met the love of his life, Janna in the eighth grade. They were high school sweethearts and married in 1978. They were lucky enough to celebrate 45 years together.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Norene “Granny” Smith, his father Max Hanus, his uncle Zack Smith, in-laws Jerome and Charlene Gazaway and many more family and friends who had passed on before him.
He is survived by his wife Janna of the home, mother Shirley Hanus, brother Chris Hanus and his wife Amy; children Kandrea “Kandi” Hanus, Joshua Hanus and Bridgett “Poots” Hanus all of Ardmore; grandchildren Holly Hanus, Elijah Campbell, Rachel Clark and Hailey Hanus; nieces Meagan and Jessica and nephew Jake; aunts Tommy “Buttons” Emde, Gloria Smith and Lindy Ferguson.
He was in the US Navy for a short time, he went to VoTech where he studied Heating and Air Conditioning. Later he started his own air conditioning business, Hanus Heating and Air. Eventually he and his wife inherited Jefco Auto Parts. He also worked at Pep Boys, Circuit City Warehouse and later opened Chubbys Pool Hall. Up until his death he and his wife had a Uhaul business. Throughout his years he did lots of random jobs for friends and family which included yard work. He was a true “jack of all trades.”
He enjoyed collecting coins, scenery, music, riding around, going out to eat, fishing, barbequing, family gatherings, desserts, watching comedies, politics, helping others, classic cars, trains, being with his friends, planting his rose bushes and telling stories. He loved animals, especially cats. He leaves behind three cats, Boogie, Nellie and Mollie.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church with Reverend Donny Custar officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery with the assistance of Elijah Campbell, Virgil Gaither, Lee Blount, Jason McGinnis, Archie Odell and Paul Owen. Honorary bearers are Greg Clark and Robert Blount.
A time of visitation and support for the family will be held Wednesday evening September 27, from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Services entrusted to Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory where words of comfort may be left online at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
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