Bill Hanten

William “Bill” Peter Hanten, age 76, of Summerfield, Florida passed away on February 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born on October 8, 1947, in Mitchell, South Dakota to the late Bernard W. and Joan Catherine (Webb) Hanten.

Bill served in the United States Army and the National Guard.

He and his wife, Sandra were the owners of Badcock Furniture in Ocala, Florida for over 20 years. He was Baptist by faith. Bill was known for his strong work ethic but in his down time he enjoyed working in the yard, coin collecting and was quite the “car guy.” Buying a car, driving it for a year and getting a new one. The cycle went on and on.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Sandra; children, Cheryl (Dave) Griffiths, Kenneth Monroe, Jr. and Michael (Hope) Monroe; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren with two more on the way that affectionately called him “Papa.”

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Valentine’s Day and Bill and Sandra's Anniversary) from 11:30 am-12:30 pm with a service to follow at 12:30 pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 S. Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34480. He will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Ocala, FL.

Fond memories and words of condolences may be made at www.ForestLawnOcala.com for the Hanten family.