In 1962, he moved his family to Jackson, MS where he opened Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurants of Mississippi. John was a long time standing member of Southside Assembly of God Church where he served as a trustee for many years. He was also an avid sportsman who especially enjoyed deer hunting and fishing; often flying his own plane to secluded spots like Chandelier Island for a few hours of fun. He enjoyed playing golf as a member of the Country Club of Jackson and the Mississippi Senior Golf Association. John was a voracious reader and always had books by his side.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Lolita Starnes Hannon. He is survived by his sons, Mike Hannon, Mitch (Becky) Hannon, Kirk (Stacey) Hannon and his grandchildren, Kenzie, John Porter, Elizabeth and Caroline.
A funeral service will be held Friday November 6, 2015 at 11:00 am with a visitation 1 hour prior to service at Parkway Funeral Home, 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS. In lieu of flowers, The family request that donations be made to Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.
In 1962, he moved his family to Jackson, MS where he opened Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurants of Mississippi. John was a long time standing member of Southside Assembly of God Church where he served as a trustee for many years. He was also an avid sportsman who especially enjoyed deer hunting and fishing; often flying his own plane to secluded spots like Chandelier Island for a few hours of fun. He enjoyed playing golf as a member of the Country Club of Jackson and the Mississippi Senior Golf Association. John was a voracious reader and always had books by his side.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Lolita Starnes Hannon. He is survived by his sons, Mike Hannon, Mitch (Becky) Hannon, Kirk (Stacey) Hannon and his grandchildren, Kenzie, John Porter, Elizabeth and Caroline.
A funeral service will be held Friday November 6, 2015 at 11:00 am with a visitation 1 hour prior to service at Parkway Funeral Home, 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS. In lieu of flowers, The family request that donations be made to Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.
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