William Lester Hanley
September 24, 1934 - October 15, 2010
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Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office
5265 Providence Road, Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-9409 |
Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office
5265 Providence Road, Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-9409 |
Monday 10/18

William L. Hanley Virginia Beach

CDR William L. Hanley, 76, passed on October 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; sons Rob of Virginia Beach and Craig of Hampton; and daughter Marcia Thrasher and her husband Mac of Chesapeake. He is also survived by a sister, Betty Harrell of Mililani, HI, and six grandchildren. CDR Hanley joined the U.S. Navy in 1954 as a Naval Aviation Cadet and received his navy wings and officer commission in Corpus Christi, TX in 1956. He received Bachelor of Science degrees in 1961 from San Jose State College and later from Old Dominion University. He served in various commands in California, Hawaii, Florida, Cuba, and Virginia where he retired in August1980. His most memorable career experience was as a member of the Apollo 8 Space Capsule Recovery Team aboard USS Yorktown CVS-10 in December 1968. There will be a private gathering of family and friends at the familys Lake Gaston home on a date to be decided. Any donations to CDR Hanleys memory may be sent to the Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Florida, 1750 Radford Blvd., Suite B, NAS Pensacola, Florida 32508. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office
5265 Providence Road, Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-9409 | Map
Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office
5265 Providence Road, Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-9409 | Map
Monday 10/18

William L. Hanley Virginia Beach CDR William L. Hanley, 76, passed on October 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; sons Rob of Virginia Beach and Craig of Hampton; and daughter Marcia Thrasher and her husband Mac of Chesapeake. He is also survived by a sister, Betty Harrell of Mililani, HI, and six…

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Elaine Monn left a message on October 20, 2010:
Dear Suzanne and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Bill's death. He was a wonderful husband and father. I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Anderson left a message on October 21, 2010:
My thoughts and prayers are extended to all of you during this stressful period. I have such wonderful memories growing up with Bill, playing sports & handing out at Red's & Ed's. God Bless
SHEILA STOWELL left a message on October 21, 2010:
Dear Suzie and family, I remember many happy times we all shared in Hawaii, and am saddened to learn of your great loss. You all are in my prayers during this difficult time
Charles Wallace left a message on October 22, 2010:
Suzanne, Bill represented the "good" of our class. Always a gentleman. I have only fond memories of him. You are in our prayers.
Robert Frost left a message on October 22, 2010:
Sorry to hear about Bill Hanley's passing. We were acquaintances and he always had my respect as a class member and for his athletic abilities. We spoke a time or two at class reunions and he was always open and friendly. I always thought of him as a stand-up guy. I consider his a life well lived.
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Ted Norris left a message on October 22, 2010:
Dear Suzanne and family, Bill had many friends here that will miss him. My prayers go out to you and all your family. What a nice guy in every way.
Bobby Ellis left a message on October 23, 2010:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Bill and I played sports together in high school. Col. Bobby M. Ellis, USAF ret.
Gayle and Fred Trutt left a message on October 25, 2010:
To Suzanne and family, Fred and I send you our heart felt sympathy. Bill was a gentleman first and foremost with a great sense of humor. He will be missed. Gayle Kleeman Trutt
Joy, Bill, Kagan & Perri McSpadden left a message on October 25, 2010:
Suzanne, Marcia, Mac, Chandler and Cameron, We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You are all in our thoughts.
R.K.& Pat Carroll left a message on October 26, 2010:
Our sympathy goes out to Suzzane and family from your neighbors at Lake Gaston.
Kris Kelly Inderlied left a message on November 18, 2010:
Dear Mrs. Hanley, Rob, Craig and Marcia, I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Hanley. I have many great memories of your family. My mother asked me to send her condolences and let you know she was thinking about you all a few weeks ago She commented how it really "hit" close to home. She then was hospitalized and passed away the first week of November. I am sure they are both at peace in heaven above watching over each of us. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May you all have many wonderful memories to cherish.
Glen left a message on July 5, 2011:
Dear Mrs. Hanley, Rob, Craig, and Swampy. I just discovered the loss of Mr. Hanley. I am sorry for your loss but happy that you have him in your hearts along with fond memories. He was truly a Gentleman and so fun to be around. Peace be with you all. Fondly, Glen Barr
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