Roland Richard Hannah

--- Page 1 --- Celebrating the Life Born: At Rest: August 15, 1939 February 17, 2004 Mr: Roland Richard Hamah SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2004 Wake: 1:00 P.M. Funeral: 1:30 P.M. Evans Funeral Home, Ltd. 6453 South Ashland Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60636 Reverend Wilma Taylor - Officiating --- Page 2 --- -Celebrating the Life of... - Koland Richard Hannah was born to the union of James and Dorothy Hannah on August 15, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the eldest of four children, always taking the lead as the oldest child. Koland was preceded in death by his loving parents, one brother, Konald hannah, and one sister Sondra Bradley. Roland was united in marriage to Thelma Bernice Hannah for 33 years. With this union a new family was created, Roland's three daughters Anita, Cynthia and holotta and Bernice's daughter Phyllis. Koland and Berice were not only life companions, they were also best friends. Koland was employed by U.S. Steel for over thirty years until he was disabled. In spite of the disability, he continued to be a strong, independent and loving husband, father, and big brother. Alter relocating to Long Beach, California he maintained contact with family and friends, with frequent visits and calls. Roland loved life and enjoyed being with family and friends. He had a mild mannered personality, but he made his presence strongly felt. Roland was a wise and deep thinking man who had a unique way of expressing himself. While in Long Beach, California he became an entrepreneur, marketing his own invention. Roland was creative and artistic and could be very outspoken at times. As assaults upon his body began to change his quality of life, his visits became less frequent, but he continued his relationship with as many friends and family as possible. We laced several health crisis in the past few years, but with strength and determination he abounded back. After the untimely death of his wife, Roland returned home to Chicago. We were all elated to have him home and he was happy to be home. He remained alert enough to know everyone who visited him. His children, family and friends showered him with love, hugs and kisses. After a short reunion with us he took his leave knowing that we loved him and he loved us. His presence will be missed by his daughters, sister and brothers, friends and other family. Roland leaves to cherish: four loving daughters, Anita Brantley, Cynthia Brantley, and Rolotta Hannah of Chicago, IL, and Phyllis Evans of Brownsville, TN; one loving sister, Beverly Hannah (Rodney) Bohanan of Chicago, IL; two brothers, Stanley (Jan) Hannah of Las Vegas, NV, and Reginald (Kathie) Hannah of Chicago, IL; mother-in-law, Louise Bond, three sisters-in-law, Joann (Ben) Blue, and Paulette Howell of Brownsville, TN, and Denise (Marvin) Norfolk of Covington, TR; five brothers-in-law, Elvis Bond of Canton, OH, Jerry (Sonya) Bond of Salt Lake City, UT, Melvin (Virginia) Bond, and Kevin Bond of Brownsville, TN, and Reginald (Sharon) Bond of Chicago, IL; two uncles, Sidney (Ray) Strong of St. Louis, MO, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald McKenzie of Chicago, IL; two aunts, Jean Mckenzie, and Irene McKenzie of Chicago, IL; a special stepmother, Collen Calloway (Jack) Licht of Las Vegas, NV, a life-long friend, Earl Allen; many loving cousins, and a multitude of friends. ~ Ordet of Serbice~ ORGAN PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL SCRIPTURE PRAYER SOLO..... MOMENTS OF MEMORY. ...12 MINUTES PLEASE). SOLO TRIBUTE OBITUARY SELECTION EULOGY... REVIEWAL RECESSIONAL MS. DIANE AVENGER FRIENDS Ms. DIANE AVENGER FAMILY ORGANIST. PROF. ALLEN REV. WILMA TAYLOR ~ Interment ~ St. Mary's Cemetery 87th & Hamlin Evergreen Park, Illinois Immediately Following Services --- Page 3 --- ~ Pallbearers ~ Family Members & Friends ~ Acknowledgment~ Our hearts are overjoyed, and we truly find comfort and strong support knowing that we are surrounded by countless numbers of friends. We take this opportunity to thank each of you one by one in the lost of our loved one, Roland Richard Hannah. Professional Services Entrusted To: EVANS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. 6453 South Ashland Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60636 (773) 925-0800 (773) 925-0803-FAX Otho E. Evans & Doris Evans York, Directors Mrs. Burnerdean Evans - Executive Director Rev. Clay Evans - Chaplain Designed & Printed By: Distinctive Obituaries (773) 671-9062