Fred Barran Hanson, 82, retired owner of FBH & Associates, and resident of Chattanooga, died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Ricky Clay officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Born August 3, 1941 in Columbia, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Hazle Hanson and the late Elaine Barran Hanson. Mr. Hanson was a 1960 graduate of Columbia Military Academy and proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant during the Vietnam Era. On December 22, 1964 he married Kathleen Clay Hanson. Mr. Hanson was a member of North Hixson Church of Christ.
In addition to his wife of nearly 60 years, he is survived by his children, Katrina (Bart) Merriman of Cleveland, Tn and Timothy Hanson of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Shaun Hanson of Chattanooga, Jesse Hanson of Ringold, GA, and Daniel (Eryca) Merriman of Cleveland, Tn; great-granddaughter, Addison Merriman; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Judy langsdon , Sara Anderson, Jimmy Hanson, and Larry Hanson.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
