Lewis E. "Lew" Hannah

ALEXANDRIA, IN – Lewis E. "Lew" Hannah, 78, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at CHO St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was born on June 1, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana to Donald and Beverly (Hall) Hannah relocating to Magnolia, Arkansas in 1981. Lew was a graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School-Class of 1965. In his teen years, Lew worked as a clerk in the Alexandria train depot west of south Harrison Street. Lew served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam war entering in June of 1966 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant (T) in June of 1968. He was one of the "tunnel rats," soldiers who entered the Viet Cong tunnels to clear them, gather intelligence and eliminate the VC enemy. This was a feat few men were able to perform and even fewer survived. Upon returning home, Lew attended Ball State University. For short period of time, he was a barber in Yorktown.
Moving to Magnolia, Arkansas in 1981, he became co-owner of Gallery 111, where he framed artwork, family portraits, made shadow boxes out of treasured items and created other works for numerous customers in Magnolia and surrounding areas over several decades. Lew was a skilled artisan and carpenter, and he was instrumental in helping preserve historic homes and remodeling others in the area. His other passions included breeding Cocker Spaniels for show on professional circuits and raising several beloved Great Danes.
Survivors:
Sister-Melody Addison of Destin, Florida
2 Brothers-Ed (Brenda) Hannah and Ned Hannah all of Anderson
His lifelong friend and business partner-Ron White of Magnolia, Arkansas
A host of nieces, nephews and friends far and wide who loved him like family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-Sam Hannah
Family and friends are invited to a graveside inurnment of cremains on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11 am in Park View Cemetery, 1101 South Park Avenue, Alexandria. Family and friends will officiate. Military honors will be accorded by the United States Army and the Elwood VFW #5782 Honors team at the graveside service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Columbia County Animal Protection Society, (CCAPS), PO Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Owens Funeral Home in Alexandria.