Earl "Tray" Hanson

Earl Travis (Tray) Hanson, 75, of Scott Depot went home to be with the Lord on June 24th, 2010 at his home following an extended illness. He was born July 26, 1934, in Charleston, son of the late William J. and Stella Hanson. He graduated from Charleston High School, and served in the United States Air Force from 1955-1958 when he was honorably discharged. After his military service, Earl attended and graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1963 with a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, Earl began a career at West Virginia Steel Corporation that lasted 37 years until his retirement in 2000. He began as a purchasing agent and retired as a Vice President for the company. Earl was also owner and President of Putnam Pipe and Mesh Company from 1978-2002. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Georgia Ellis Hanson; two sons, Kenneth E. Hanson and wife Karen of Morgantown, WV and John E. Hanson and wife Trinity of Richmond, VA., three daughters, Barbara Hanson Null and husband Robert, Stella Renee Young and husband Thomas and June Evelyn Christian and husband John; fourteen grandchildren, Travis Hanson, Tara Hanson, Torin Hanson, Andrea Null, Ryan Null, Jesse Young, Kaitlyn Christian, Holley Christian, Tyler Hanson, Jonathan Hanson, Justin Hanson, Tate Hanson, Ashton Hanson and Karsen Rylee Hanson due to arrive in August. Earl is also survived by four brothers, Richard L. Hanson of Scott Depot, Charles W. Hanson of Winfield, William F. Hanson of Winston-Salem, NC, Robert A. Hanson of Scott Depot, and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother James B. Hanson of Baton Rouge, LA. His greatest passion, other than his family, was playing golf. He was age 36 before discovering the game, and he enjoyed the camradery of his regular golf partners while playing several days a week. He was most proud of the two hole-in-ones he made during his playing years. He was a faithful fan of the Cincinnati Reds and WVU sports. He made many trips over the years to support his beloved teams. His other interests included working puzzles, traveling, and taking care of his yard. He was a superior role model for his children and grandchildren and he will be greatly missed by family, many friends, and business associates. He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church in Scott Depot. Service will be held at St. John United Methodist Church, 4013 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot at 11:00 a.m.; Monday, June 28, with Rev. Martin Hallett officiating. Burial will be in Winfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Rosenbaum Family House at Ruby Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 8228, Morgantown, WV 26506.