Raymond E. Hannen of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on October 24, 2020 in Columbia, Maryland at the age of 89. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd., Columbus, GA. A visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA.
Raymond was born in Flushing, New York on July 15, 1931, the son of Ira Hannen and Elizabeth Hannen (nee McMahon). Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Clara Hannen; brother, Charles Hannen; and grandson, Joseph Ferguson.
Raymond served in the United States Army for almost twenty-three years, retiring from military service in the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam and was the recipient of four awards of the Bronze Star Medal. After his military service, Ray continued his faithful service to the Department of Defense, progressing in civilian positions and culminating as supervisor of a heavy mobile equipment maintenance facility at the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Georgia, at the time of his civilian retirement in 1993.
He is survived by his cherished wife of 66 years, Sara Hannen, who was undoubtedly the light of his life. Together they loved fishing, RV trips, attending Georgia Bulldog football games, and watching the Atlanta Braves.
His memory will be treasured by his wife, Sara; daughters, Donna Allen (John) of Midland, Georgia, Beth Ferguson (Kevin) of Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia, and Pamela Johnson (Todd) of Columbia, Maryland; grandchildren, Amy Settles (Jon), J. David Allen (Danielle), Justin Ferguson, Bryce Johnson, and Kayla Johnson; great-grandchildren, Sara Settles, Kaylee Ferguson, Dane Ferguson, Elijah Allen, and Madelyn Allen; and many nieces and nephews
