Nelson Leroy Hanger

Mr. Hanger was born on February 24, 1928 in Augusta County and was a son of the late Harry Lee and Effie (Dooms) Hanger. Nelson was a veteran of the United States Army. He previously worked for DuPont. Prior to his retirement, Nelson worked as a Contractor.

On July 11, 1952 he married the former Mary Eleanora Fitzgerald, who preceded him in death in December of 2005.

Mr. Hanger is survived by three nephews, Timothy Hanger and wife Debbie of Richmond, Danny Hanger and wife Judy of Fishersville, Jerry Craig of Waynesboro; a sister in law, Judith Rowe and husband David of Waynesboro. He was Paw Paw to Tracey Michelle Rowe Eagle and husband David; and Poppie to her children, Kaitlyn Eagle and Isaac Eagle. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hanger was also preceded in death by a brother, Hansford Hanger and a sister, Ruth Hanger Craig.

A graveside service with Military Rites will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 2 PM at Augusta Memorial Park with Robert Fitzgerald officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.

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