He was born November 30, 1930 in Big Spring, Texas. He married Joy Beth (Jones) Hanson on February 19, 1953 and they celebrated 65 years of marriage together. Bobby was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He also served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on a Mine Sweeper. He served as a Machinist’s Mate Third Class. He was also a printing pressman for many years.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Joy Beth Hanson of Midland; 2 daughters, Pam Savant of Midland and Kim Polk and her husband Glenn of Cheyenne, Wyoming; 1 sister, Pauline Whatley of Midland; 1 brother, JD Hanson of Midland; 1 granddaughter, Miranda Massey and husband Michael of Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Sidney Savant; sisters, Lenora (Lee) Nix, Myrel Ford, and Mary Helen Bott; and 2 brothers, Bill Hanson and Jack Hanson.
Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Ellis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
