Alan Hackney Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Alan Hackney of Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in Grand Haven, Michigan, whose life came to an end on February 3, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alan Hackney to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph (Bonna Hackney) and Joseph (Dorothy Knoll). He is survived by: his wife Pamela Joy Knoll; his daughters, Karolyn Brower (Bill), Kathy Herich (Phil), Sherry Benedict (Tom), Paula Pranger (Jason) and Rhonda Nash (Jesse); his grandchildren, Danielle Shook (Ken), Abbie Warner (Brandon), Ryan Brower, Kirsten Herich, Ashley Castellanos (Israel), Hunter Herich (Anna), Kip Herich (Sarah), Madelynn Kelly (Nick), Jay Benedict (Alexandra), Jack Benedict (Faith), Anna Benedict (Matthew Middleton), Makayla, Caitlyn, Rein, Jordan, Jacob Pranger, Jaren Willis (Lincoln), Chris, Will, Judah, David, Eva, Yeshua and Aliyah Nash; his great grandchildren, Nehemiah, Titus, Naomi, Simon Shook, Asher, Haiden Warner, Luca, Dallas Castellanos, Evie, Zaylee Herich, Duke, Axel Herich, CJ Kelly, Jubilee Benedict, Michael and Ronan Willis; his siblings, Dan Hackney (Bernita), Sue McCabe, Cindy Hackney, Ron Knoll (Laura), Gerry Cory (Dick) and Ralph Hackney; and his brother-in-law Pat McCabe. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and cousins.
Even as Alzheimer's progressed, Al continued to draw strength from Scripture, quoting verses and speaking with his Savior.
