In Memory Of
Eddie A. Hanns
1926
2019
Eddie A. Hanns
October 21, 1926 — December 31, 2019
Eddie A. Hanns, 93, of Denver, passed away December 31, 2019.
He was born October 21, 1926 in Gary, Indiana, the son of John and Beatrice (Brown) Hanns. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in 1944. He also attended Community College of Aurora.
Eddie honorably served in the US Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired at the rank of SPC 6 after over 20 years of service to his country. Then he proudly worked for the U.S. Postal service until he retired.
On August 22, 1953, he married Leona Honey in Garry, Indiana and have celebrated 66yrs of marriage.
Eddie loved his family, loved to dress to impress. He also enjoyed watching sports (Broncos) of all kinds and various news and talks about current events.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Leona Hanns; daughter, Elaine D. Allen; grandchild, Danielle (Dee Dee) Griffin; step-son, Craigston Honey; Erika Parker-Honey and great-grandchild Jordan Rollie; three nephews, Freddie Hanns, Gerald Hanns and John E. "DJ" Hanns and a host of extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by Mother, Beatrice Hanns; father John Hanns; two sisters, Lois and Helen Hanns and nephew, Darnell Hanns.
To share a memory of Eddie or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born October 21, 1926 in Gary, Indiana, the son of John and Beatrice (Brown) Hanns. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in 1944. He also attended Community College of Aurora.
Eddie honorably served in the US Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired at the rank of SPC 6 after over 20 years of service to his country. Then he proudly worked for the U.S. Postal service until he retired.
On August 22, 1953, he married Leona Honey in Garry, Indiana and have celebrated 66yrs of marriage.
Eddie loved his family, loved to dress to impress. He also enjoyed watching sports (Broncos) of all kinds and various news and talks about current events.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Leona Hanns; daughter, Elaine D. Allen; grandchild, Danielle (Dee Dee) Griffin; step-son, Craigston Honey; Erika Parker-Honey and great-grandchild Jordan Rollie; three nephews, Freddie Hanns, Gerald Hanns and John E. "DJ" Hanns and a host of extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by Mother, Beatrice Hanns; father John Hanns; two sisters, Lois and Helen Hanns and nephew, Darnell Hanns.
To share a memory of Eddie or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
6:00 - 9:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
Service
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain time)
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
Interment
Fort Logan National Cemetery, 1:15pm Thu 1/23, meet at Staging Area C by 1:00pm
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