Rev. Archie Otto Hanner, Sr. Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Rev. Archie Otto Hanner, Sr.

REV. ARCHIE OTTO HANNER, SR. – Age 97, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born March 3, 1924, to the late Wade and Daulphine Hanner in the town of Cedar Bluff, in Cherokee County, Alabama. He was a World War II Army Veteran, employee of Crane Foundry for 30 years, baptized and ordained at Second St. James Baptist Church. During this time he formerly pastored three (3) churches throughout his journey. His longest pastoral was at Hopewell Baptist Church in Dalton, GA. After retiring, he returned to Second St. James for fellowship. Rev. Hanner was married to his beloved wife, Milvyn for seventy-five years, and he was a dedicated patron covering five generations. He was preceded by his wife, Milvyn, Brothers, John Philpot, Morrell Perkins and Sister, Mary Lee Hanner, along with three children Reverend Charles Nicholson, Archie Hanner, Jr, Patricia Vaughn, and one son-in- law, Michael Farmer. He leaves behind Sons and daughters-in-law, Juanita Nicholson, Rev. James & Lois Hanner, Shirley Hanner, Jerry & Sheila Hanner, Freddie & Dorothy Hanner, Terry Hanner, Sr., Cecil Hanner, Sr., Rev. Tommy Hannah; Daughters and sons-in-law, Larry Vaughn, Lottie Farmer, Milvyn Ann & Renaldo Hilt; twenty three grandchildren; fifty-three great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 2:30 P. M. at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Ingram as the Eulogist. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 P. M. until 2:30 P. M. Interment, Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 12:30 P. M. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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May our God of comfort and peace grant comfort and peace to the Family as we celebrate and grieve the loss of our cousin.
George and Mary McCleskey

Praying for the Hanner family and sending my sincere condolences. Mr Hanner lived a good life with generations of family always around through out the years. He was truly blessed to have received all the love I saw from his family. Grace and mercy to all the family especially to Jerry and Terry. Sister Gracelia Q Moore, Chattannoga Tennessee.

Deepest condolences to the Hanner Family

The White Family extends Heartfelt Empathy and Sympathy to the Hanner Family.We give Thanks for the Inspiration and Devoted Service of Pastor HHanne, and His Beloved Sis. Hanner-as well. Be Blessed Rev. Dr. Donald White & Sis. S. White

The First North Georgia MB Association Family extends words of Condolences, Prayers, and Love to the Hanner Family as we join them in the Submission of the will of our Just and Infinite God in calling a grand Servan to Heavenly Abode. What a grand reception upon his entrance to Heaven's Portal as he and Sis. Hanner held hands for eternity. Be Blessed REv. T. Hambrick, Mod. Rev. W. Tramble, Jr. V. Mod., Sis. S. White, Pre. Women's Aux.

Keepin family and friends in much pray
Brother Frederick L. Mcclendon Jr.

Condolences and love to the family. Sheila Garrett Lee Anniston,Al.

✝️Well Done, Thy Good and Faithful Servant of The LORD, RIH, Pastor Archie Otto Hanner, Sr. We, The Queen Chapel Methodist Church Family, Send our PRAYERS, Love, Peace, Comfort and Deepest Condolences to the Precious Hanner Family. ✝️The late Pastor Reverend Archie OttoHanner, Sr. stayed True to his calling, Preaching The WORD of GOD. ✝️ Truly, The late Pastor Archie Hanner, Sr. will be missed. ✝️ THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD. Pastor Louise Young Harris, Reverend Homer Printup and Reverend Lurlene Pinkard Sims and The Queen Chapel Methodist Church Family, Kingston, Georgia

Praying God will wrap the Hanner family in His loving arms. Pastor and Mother Hanner always treated me like like a part of the family. I loved them both dearly, they were both wonderful people. I know they are both happy again, now that they are together......Love Linda Cofield

Sending condolences to the family. Pastor Hanner pastored at Mt.Calvary Hooker GA. many years ago, such a beautiful family.

Cecil my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I love you and praying for your peace. Linda Ragland

Our Deepest Sympathy And Prayers To The Family.We Love You May Jesus Give You Comfort& Peace. Geraldine Garrett Stitts & Family.

Our prayers and condolence to the family. The Lindsey Family

Dear Mr. Terry Hanner and Family My wife and I send our deepest heart felt condolences prayers and blessings to you and your beloved Father and Mother recent homegoings. Sir. Terry I will always remember your faithfulness to minister and impact so many lives through your GOD given martial arts training teaching and testament. Your Father's prayers and ministry impacting the masses even moreover my life have been impacted by both of your ministries even to this day. Thanks be to GOD for a job we'll done. 1 Peter 5:7 Chaplain & Rev. Tracey L. & Georgia G. Anderson

Condolences to the Hanner Family in the lost of your family member. Sending up prayers to the Lord Jesus that he gives you the peace you need at this time.