John E. Hanlin

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John Hanlin Obituary

John E. Hanlin SUMMERVILLE - Lt. Col. (retired) John E. Hanlin passed away on Wednesday, December 14th at Veterans Victory House in Walterboro. He was born on February 13, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia to Harriet C. and George P. Hanlin. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Emmala R. Hanlin. He is also survived by his brother Bobby, 2 daughters Sherry and Linda, 2 sons John and Bill, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. John received a Bachelors and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and the USAF Institute of Technology, respectively. He received another Master's Degree in Education and Counseling from Troy State University. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force for 32 years and was a pilot in World War II and Vietnam, where he received the purple heart. He ended his military career as the First Professor of Aerospace Studies at what is now Charleston Southern University. After his retirement from the military, he became a small business owner in Summerville, SC. He was the co-owner of the Royal Art Gallery, Home Care Health Center and Uniforms Unlimited. John was a member of the Summerville Rotary Club with perfect attendance. Funeral service will be held Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 3 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 o'clock until the hour of service. Burial will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 1 o'clock at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Veterans Victory House, (who cared so well for John) 2461 Sidney's Road, Walterboro, SC 29488 or Help of Summerville, 202 Poplar Road, Summerville 29483. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for John Hanlin

10 Entries

Angus Hynd

December 27, 2011

Dear Emmala
I have just heard the sad news about John. He was such a gentleman and I feel very privileged to have known him. I will let all your friends in England know the sad news.

God bless you and your family at this sad time.

Love from Angus and Irene Hynd

Bill and Letty Parrish

December 18, 2011

Dear Emmmala and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Love you, Bill and Letty Parrish

Jane Hanlin

December 17, 2011

Dear Emmala, Johnny, Sherry, Linda, and Bill - Many warm memories from long ago come back at a time like this. I think my favorite of all is hopscotch on the beach. I hope you will always remember what a wonderful man John Hanlin was and how much he loved all of you. Janie Hanlin

Perry and Allyson Jeffcoat

December 17, 2011

We are so sorry about the death of Lt. Col Hanlin. We thank him for his service to our country, fighting to rid our world of tyranny, cruelty, and injustice. We owe so much to "The Greatest Genertion". We hope and pray the family will find strength and comfort in your faith and youjr memories.

December 17, 2011

Miss Emmala, Linda and Family,
My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I'm just next door.
Love you,
Paula

Jan Freeman

December 17, 2011

Dear Emmala - John was such a great guy and I remember him as one of the first people who "befriended" me when I joined Rotary twenty years ago! He will be greatly missed. I guess we will not take that trip to Walterboro together!!
Fondest regards,
Jan Freeman

Mike & Kathleen Feeley

December 16, 2011

Hello Sherry and the Hanlin Family. Very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep the Hanlin family in our prayers.
The Feeley's

Debbie Macy

December 16, 2011

Dear Hanlin family, We would like to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. We think the world of Bill, and we are sure that his father was a greatly admired and loved man. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wilkes County Master Gardeners

Ron and Sherry Gooding

December 16, 2011

Emmala, Linda, and Sherry,
Please remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers and certainly in our hearts. We offer our sincere heartfelt condolences to you.

Ely, Jodi, Aundria & Kristina Momich

December 16, 2011

Dearest Sherry and Family - Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that we are always here for you.
Love,
Ely, Jodi, Aundria & Kristina Momich

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