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Charles Benjamin Hanna M.D.

Charles Benjamin Hanna M.D. obituary, Charleston, SC

Charles Hanna Obituary

Charles Benjamin Hanna, M.D. SPARTANBURG, SC - Dr. Charles Benjamin Hanna, 92, husband of the late Lena Mae Bryant Hanna of 68 years, died on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Dr. Hanna was born in Enoree, SC on December 16, 1920 to the late Dr. Charles David and Ora Waldrep Hanna. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army Medical Corps. Charles earned his Bachelors of Science degree from The Citadel in 1941 and received his M.D. degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1944 where he also completed his Medical Internship. He completed his Fellowship with the American College of Surgeons in 1953 and received his certification with the American Board of Surgery in 1958. Dr. Hanna practiced in the area of General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Oncological Surgery from 1952 until his retirement in 1990. He was also appointed Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. In March of 1997, Dr. Hanna was honored with the Hanna Laboratory for Retinal Research at the Medical University of South Carolina, and was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor David Beasley, State of South Carolina. He was a past member of Alpha Omega Alpha Fraternity, a past member, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Medical University of South Carolina and board member Emeritus appointed for life, a past member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Drug Science Foundation, past member of the Board of Visitors of Columbia College, past member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Trinity United Methodist Church, Spartanburg, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Spartanburg Mental Health Association. He was also a member of Enoree Lodge 222. Charles is survived by his two sons, Dr. Charles Benjamin Hanna, Jr. and his wife, Leah, of Spartanburg, and Dr. Richard Tinsley Hanna and his wife, Holly, of Simpsonville; one daughter, Rebecca Hanna Jones and her husband, Norman Fant Jones, Jr., of Mount Pleasant; a brother in-law, Dr. Furnie Smith Bryant and his wife, Rosa; ten grandchildren, Jennifer Hanna Ammons and her husband, Damon, of Spartanburg, Charles Benjamin Hanna III and his wife, Jill, of Boiling Springs, Dr. Emily Hanna Crane and her husband, Barrett, of Clarksville, TN, Michael Phillip Hanna and his wife, Melissa, of Greer, Dr. Mary Hanna-Weir and her husband, Scot, of Washington, DC, Patrick McKenzie Hanna and his wife, Lauren, of Durham, NC, Norman Fant Jones III and Cadie of James Island, and Hanna-Betsill Jones of Mount Pleasant. Also step granddaughters, Dr. Sarah Fiorentino Roush and her husband, Seth, of LaVerne, TN, and Suzanne Fiorentino of Athens, GA; and Great grands include, Coleman Harrelson Ammons, William Tinsley Ammons, Arabella Sophia Hanna, Benjamin Hillen Hanna, Kathryn Allison Crane, Ethan Miles Crane, Luke Edward Roush, Jacob Ryan Hanna-Weir, Meredith Renee Hanna, and Rowan Fant Jones; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 1:00-1:45pm in the Mooneyham Room, Trinity United Methodist Church. A celebration of Dr. Hanna's life will be Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 2:00pm, at Trinity United Methodist Church, conducted by Reverend Dr. Stephen Holler. A private committal will be held at Trinity Church Columbarium with masonic rites. In remembrance of Dr. Hanna, memorials may be made to Dr. Charles and Lenay Hanna Endorsed Scholarship Fund MUSC, 169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29345. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2013.

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Ethan Crane

February 2, 2021

Charles you might have never met me but I am you Great Grandson. Your wife has held my sister Kathryn. You are on my Moms side of the family Emily. All I have to say is I hope you Rest in Piece and you you dance with Angles, I will miss you.

Your Great Grandson, Ethan

January 26, 2013

The Hanna's were dear friends of my parents, Martha B. and Cooper Cecil. I am saddened to learn of their deaths. Special memories abound as I think back on those good old Spartanburg days. I hope that the concern of others comforts you.
Sincerely,
Lou Cecil Self

Lynette Cortazzo

January 17, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your family during this very difficult time.

Hanna-Betsill Jones

January 17, 2013

My sweet Popie,

We miss you and Dodie more than words can say. I know that the both of you are in a much better place and are together again. I have never met anyone else who lived their lives to the fullest like y'all did. I know that y'all are with us always and I am so grateful to have gotten to spend 26 years of my life with you. Thank you for teaching me everything I know and for always being there, no matter what. I love you Popie and Dodie. Y'all are our guardian angels.

Mr. and Mrs. Les Williams

January 16, 2013

Dr. Hanna was a man of integrity, talent, and compassion. His life on earth was full and complete. God be with the family and countless friends.

January 16, 2013

We are sorry to hear of Dr Hanna's death. He was a great surgeon and a very nice man. Our prayers will be with you.----Frank and Becky Wofford

William Gelders

January 15, 2013

A wonderful man.. He will be missed greatly. Bill & Gillian Gelders

January 15, 2013

Dr. Hanna was a wonderful man. He will truely be missed by all the lives he touched. Leland and Barbara Nelson.

Dr. John Stowell

January 15, 2013

I appreciate all Dr. Hanna did for me during my training as a Surgery Resident 1975-1981.I learned so much from Him and I am saddened to hear of His passing.

John Hastings

January 15, 2013

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Hanna. He truely was one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. He ALWAYS had a smile and warm greeting on his face everytime I would see him. I remember the days as a child visiting my Dad and Dr. Hanna at thier office, back when it was only H & H, and then thru the time of "The Four H" club. He was such a charming Dr. Gentleman. He will be missed by so many. May our GOD be with all the Family as you remember your Dad and Mother.

Jeff Hoffman

January 15, 2013

Dr. Hanna saved my life 46 years ago. I had intense stomach pain and my GP, Dr. Wallace sent me to General Hospital. Luckily Dr. Hanna was there. He felt my stomach and immediately diagnosed Intussusception of the Intestines, a very rare condition. The operation took 5 ½ hours. He carefully separated my large intestine from my small intestine. He could have just cut out the affected parts but he took the time to save the intestines of a 12 year old boy, one great doctor! I was very close to death. Gang green had set in and he took the time to treat the gang green and not just cut it out. 46 years later I have and engineering degree from Vanderbilt, 4 great kids, a wonderful wife, have built power plants all over the world and have a great life in Switzerland. I owe all of it to Dr. Hanna, his great skill, knowledge and patience. Thank you Dr. Hanna and rest in peace.

January 15, 2013

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Hanna Jr.,
Our hearts go out to you in this time. We will pray that our God will offer a peace that passes all understanding as only he can do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roger and Marie Bishop

Ted & Gladys Henderson

January 14, 2013

Dr.Hanna,Jr and family,
Please accept our condolences in the loss of Dr.Hanna, SR. He had such a gentle spirit, and will be missed by so many
Sincerely,
Ted & Gladys Henderson

January 14, 2013

To: Dr. Charles B, Hanna, Jr. & family.
What much grief that you have endured
in recent months. I Grieve with you.
What a terrific Hanna family! May our
loving GOD wrap HIS loving arms around
you & give you the peace that surpasses
all understanding. I love you all!
Isaac W. Bryant, Sr. Inman,S.C.

Rita Wilkie

January 14, 2013

We are so honored to have known Dr. Hanna. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
Gerald and Rita Wilkie

Cluff Burns

January 14, 2013

We send our condolences to all the family. Dr. Hanna was a great man and we loved him so much. He will be missed by all who knew him. What a blessing there was awaiting him, to see our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and to have good health and also reuniting with his dear wife. Our prayers will be with the family. Just know that he will be missed by me. I thank God for having him for a friend and am very proud to say that.

Cluff & Dot Burns
Spartanburg, SC.

Darrell Lewis

January 14, 2013

Dr. Charles B. Hanna Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Darrell and Jane Lewis

January 14, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Susan Kaminski

Danny Croxdale

January 14, 2013

To all the Hanna family,I grieve with you over the passing of Dr. & Mrs. Hanna, i am so honored to have know these two wonderful people, i will surly miss them both, all my love, Danny...

JOHN HUGHES JR.

January 14, 2013

Hanna Family.Charlie,Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.He is in Heaven with good company.

Vic Bailey

January 14, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to the family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rose and Vic Bailey, Jr.

John Boyd and Betty Hanna

January 14, 2013

Charles will be missed. Such a wonderful DR. Words cannot express the kind of person he was. Prayers and sympathy.

will kerchmar and family

January 14, 2013

I hold fond memories of my childhood doctor. Our love and prayers are with the Hanna family.

Barbara Morris

January 13, 2013

Prayers and condolences to this family. Heaven has gained a great and faithful man. Dr. Hanna was one of the greatest physician's ever along with his partner and friend, Dr. Hastings. Our area just don't have Dr.s like them anymore. I have witnessed these great men spend many hours at the bed side of there patient and experienced the greatest bed side manors any Dr. could ever deliver to there patients. I am sure he has left a legacy with and for his family and friends. Blessing to the Hanna family!

Vicky Green

January 13, 2013

Our Prayers and thoughts are with your family. Ronnie Green and Family

Tommie White

January 13, 2013

Prayers for the Hanna family.

Kenneth Elvington

January 13, 2013

We are so sorry of uncle Charles passing. Prayers are with you all.
Kenneth Elvington,dillon sc

Dennis Varner

January 13, 2013

Praying for the family.
Dennis & Judy Varner
Spartanburg

January 13, 2013

Well done, Good and Faithful Servant.
SGH School of Nursing, Class of 1956

January 13, 2013

Dr. Hanna was a very nice gentleman. I remember him when we were growing up - I was in the same class as Ricky in school. And I remember him when I worked at Spartanburg Regional for 11 years. Sorry for your loss.
Ann Wolfe McLean

Gordon and Deborah Summey

January 13, 2013

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. We pray that you will find comfort in knowing you are not alone in your loss. Dr. Hanna touched many lives and gave so much to this community, his kindness will live on in our memories.

Margaret Wells Hayslip

January 13, 2013

Dr. Hanna. you were a light of education and kindness in this world. You have led the way in bringing healing to so many people, training doctors for the future, inspiring research and learning, and ensuring ethics within the community. We light a candle for you.

Sara Register-Weekes

January 13, 2013

Thinking of you!

Tim Elvington

January 13, 2013

Charles, Richard,& Becky, i;m so sorry to hear of Uncle Charlie's passing. At least he and Aunt Lenay are together again after a short separation. I know its bitter sweet. Praying for the entire family.

David Whitaker

January 12, 2013

A true Southern gentleman and a true American hero. It was an honor to know Dr. Hanna.

Jennifer Ammons

January 12, 2013

Popie,you are the best man I have ever known.always having a kind word for everyone.A true humanitarian and southern gentleman.We will never forget all that you have taught us and I will pass on the knowledge to the boys.We will miss u so much but we know in our hearts that you and Dodie are up in heaven having a great time.We love you!!
Jennifer, Damon, Coleman and Will

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