Robert Parnell Hanna Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Parnell Hanna in Washington, District of Columbia, born in Lake Mills, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 27, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leslie Buel Hanna and Gertrude Ellen Hovland Hanna; his siblings, Emerson Hanna, Beverly Andersen and JoAnn G Butcher; and his grandson Samuel Robert Chambers.

He is survived by: his daughters, Terry Susan Hanna and Nina Ellen Hanna Cooksey (Bill); his grandsons, Travis Robert Harville (Elizabeth), Alex Chumney and William Lee Cooksey V; his great grandchildren, Easton Samuel Harville and Rye Elizabeth Harville; and his sibling's children, Lon Andersen (Lois), Linda Germann (William), Lezlie Heilman (Tim), Cindy Swenson (Duey) and Jayne Kiesler (Larry).

Visitation was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Shackelford Funeral Directors - Selmer (160 Cypress Ave, Selmer, TN 38375). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at the White Rose Cemetery (46 Dawson Bottom Rd, Humboldt, TN 38343).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shackel Ford Funeral Directors

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Dec 05

Visitation

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Selmer
160 Cypress Ave, Selmer, TN 38375

Fri

Dec 05

Funeral service

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Selmer
160 Cypress Ave, Selmer, TN 38375

Fri

Dec 05

Burial

White Rose Cemetery
46 Dawson Bottom Rd, Humboldt, TN 38343

November 30, 2025

The Bill & Frances Patton Family sent flowers

“Terry Susan & Nina Ellen, Sending thoughts and prayers at such a difficult time. We have such great memories of both Bob and Pat. Love, Amy, Nena, Mitchel, & Dan Patton”

December 3, 2025

Anne Shelton wrote a sympathy message

“Terry and Nina, I want you to know I am thinking of you during this time of sorrow. I was your father's administrative assistant for many years at McNairy County General. Have thought of you often through the years! /Anne Shelton”