Walter L. Hanna, age 97 years, 11 months, and 5 days, of Gallipolis died Friday September 6, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center. Born September 19, 1921 in Hume, Missouri, he was the son of the late Rufus A. and Bertha O. Spratt Hanna. In addition to his parents he was preceded by 2 brothers, Delbert R. Hanna and Joseph L. Hanna and by 1 sister, Barbara A. Hanna Phillips.

Walter was very proud of his military background, having served during World War II in the United States Coast Guard aboard the USS Callaway. He attended the New Life Lutheran Church and Grace United Methodist Church. Walter was an excellent bowler and on a league at Skyline Lanes. He also loved to garden.

He is survived by his wife; Demmie L. Hanna of Gallipolis, Son, Warren L. Hanna of San Bernardino, California, 2 Step Daughters, Connie R. Briggs of Kodiak, Alaska and Rebecca Loscar of Gallipolis, a Step Son, Michael D. Green of Port Charlotte, FL, a Step Granddaughter, Jennifer Loscar of McArthur , and 2 Brothers; Milton Earl Hanna and Ted N. Hanna.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM. Thursday September 12, 2019 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Kane and Pastor John Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 pm.

Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com