George L. Hansford

December 28, 2015

George L. Hansford, 92, was born on October 12, 1923, in Altha, FL and had resided in Pensacola since 1963. He passed away peacefully on December 22, 2015, surrounded by his family. George enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and served his country for almost 19 years. Following his military service, he was employed at Sacred Heart Hospital for 20 years, retiring as the Assistant Director of Environmental Services. In retirement, he enjoyed his passion which was fishing and did it as often as he could, and passed that same passion down to his son and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Lois Kent Hansford.

He is survived by a devoted and loving son, John Hansford; daughter-in-law, Cecilia Hansford; grandchildren, Christopher (Karol) Hansford, Kelsey Hansford and a great-grandchild, Payton Hansford all of Pensacola; sister, Joyce Nielsen of Tallahassee, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Baptist Hospital, especially Dr. Edwin Rodgers and all of the staff at the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to be made in his honor to the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence, 10075 Hillview Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514.

A graveside service will be held at Bayview Memorial Park Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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