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Brian Hanvey Obituary
Brian Eli Hanvey, age 44 of Cunningham, died peacefully in his sleep, with his wife and special friend by his side at Gateway Medical Center, August 13, 2014.
He was born son of Doris Sekicki and the late Burton Hanvey, Sr.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 27 years, Donna Fain Hanvey; son, Joshua Hanvey (Erica); granddaughter, Emily Newberry Hanvey; sisters, Junette Hanvey, Delon Wheatley and Nicki Perk; brother, Gene Hanvey; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Geneva Fain; and his four legged friend, Calli.
Brian served as an Associate Pastor for Bethel Baptist Church and was passionate about leading others to the Lord. He also is a retired Deputy Sheriff for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department where he took pride in serving the 5th largest city in the state.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Bethel Baptist Church, with Dr. Ted Denny and Bro. Scott Russell officiating. The Hanvey family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, also at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as Pallbearers are Josh Hanvey, RJ McGee, Hunter McGee, Nelson Kennedy, Chris Stone, and Don Newlove.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hopsital.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nicki Hanvey-Perk
August 15, 2015
It's been a year since my brother has passed. I have not forgotten you!!! It's still just as painful as the day you left me. I love you Brian, I'm trying but the struggle is real!!
Debbie Osborne
August 18, 2014
Brian was such an inspiration to everyone who knew him. I looked forward to his weekly bible verses and prayers that he sent to me when he was able. My thoughts and prayers are with his family!
Daniel Peters
August 18, 2014
i only met brian once but i know that he is a great man and had a huge heart filled with nothing but love for each and everyone that he came in contact with and i also know that he raised a great son and i am happy to have met him and his family i know that he is in heaven with the great father that we all share here on earth i am praying for each and everyone of the family members
God Bless
Daniel
Frankie Realmontes
August 16, 2014
Praying for you and your family. .Heaven has another angel, Rip Brian Hanvey
Laurie Proffitt
August 16, 2014
Praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Cathy Austin Mayfield
August 15, 2014
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
Melissa Burney
August 15, 2014
Donna an family I hope you can find peace an strength to get through this...as I was looking at your FB page all I can say is wow Brian was loved by so many an touched everybody he knew an was one of the most godly men I know....love you an your family
Christine Field
August 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Penny Shearon
August 14, 2014
I know Brian is singing in Heaven now because he loved God so much. May God comfort those closest to him. Brian led a beautiful funeral service for my brother Tracy last Summer despite his own struggles. He will be missed!
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