Dr. Donald L. Hannon

Dr. Donald L. Hannon D.P.M. went into the presence of God on September 6, 2008 at Holzer Assisted Living in Gallipolis after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Don was born in Ironton, OH on July 15, 1929. Son of the late Gerald C. and Mary A. Lycan Hannon. He graduated from Ironton High School in 1947 where he was a member of the 'Million Dollar Band'. He attended Miami University in Oxford, OH and he continued his education at the Ohio College of Podiatry in Cleveland where, in 1953, he received a degree in podiatric medicine. Don and his wife, Mary Walters, were married on July 25, 1953, in Ironton, OH. They were married for fifty five wonderful years and she survives. Also surviving daughters: Joan L. Dr. Carl Minning of Zanesville, OH and Jane A. Jim Noe of Gallipolis. Son: James D. Jennifer Hannon of Gallipolis. Grandchildren: Chris A. Minning, Abby E. Minning, Andy J. Noe, Amy Noe, Tyler Hannon, Rachel Hannon, Sarah Hannon, and Kristen Hannon. Sister-in-law: Joyce Hannon of Carrollton, OH and a nephew: Rick Hannon and a niece Susie Banchefsky. Shortly after their marriage, Don served in the U.S. Army for two years from 1953-1955 at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Hannon served as the podiatrist at the Gallipolis Developmental Center for almost thirty years, He also maintained a private practice at his former residence on Second Avenue in Gallipolis. He will be remembered by his former patients as a doctor with a gentle touch. Dr. Hannon helped many in Gallia County to walk a little bit easier. After retiring in 1992, Don and Mary relocated to Leesburg, Fl fulfilling a lifelong dream to live in sunny Florida. They spent sixteen years there together, and family and friends spent many days vacationing with them. Don attended Pine Street Methodist Church while growing up in Ironton. He attended Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis and Tavares United Methodist Church in Florida. In addition, he was a long time member of the Gallipolis Shrine Club and the Ironton Masonic Lodge. Don enjoyed tennis, bicycling, swimming, reading newspapers and magazines, boating, deep sea fishing, Ohio State Football, spending time with his family, and maintaining his home. He was a loving husband and a proud father. At all times, he was a man of great patience. His family would like to thank the countless relatives, friends, and clergy who visited, called, sent cards, and prayed during his illness. They would also like to thank the wonderful staffs at the James Cancer Center, Holzer Medical Center, Holzer Assisted Living, Holzer Center for Cancer Care, Holzer Home Care, Holzer Hospice, and the Medical Shoppe for their care and compassion. Most of all they would like to thank God for his grace, strength, and provision during this difficult time. Also, they want to offer praise to God for his incredible gift of salvation and eternal life through Christ. Services will be Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church with the Pastor John O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow at the Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Grace United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. Pallbearers will be Jim Noe, Andy Noe, Carl Minning, Chris Minning Tyler Hannon and Rick Hannon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Don's memory to River City Fellowship, P.O. Box 1101, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, Grace United Methodist Church 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Oh 45631, or Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2008-09-10 Mound Hill Cemetery Gallipolis OH US Visitation: 2008-09-09 17:00:00-20:00:00 Grace United Methodist Church Gallipolis OH US Service: 2008-09-10 10:00:00 Grace United Methodist Church Gallipolis OH US