Celebrating the life of
Thomas V. Hannaford, Jr.
February 08, 1925 - July 16, 2009
Thomas Vernon Hannaford, Jr.
Thomas Vernon Hannaford, Jr., 84, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on July 16, 2009. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on February 8, 1925 to Mr. Thomas Vernon Hannaford, Sr. and Mrs. Lois Johnson Hannaford. Tom graduated from St. Andrew's High School in Charleston. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and attended the Citadel as a veteran student. On June 19, 1948, Tom married Etta Mae Huffman of Charleston. In 1965, Tom and Etta moved their family to Savannah, GA. Tom owned and managed Central Opticians until his retirement.
Tom is survived by his wife, Etta, and their three children: Thomas Vernon Hannaford, III and wife Carolyn of Savannah, GA; Donna Hannaford Nickerson and husband Dr. William J. Nickerson of Sugar Land, Texas; and Scott Keith Hannaford and wife Ruby of Fresno, CA. Tom also had seven grandchildren and one great grandson: Christine Hannaford Connor, husband Scott and son Matthew of Atlanta, GA; Holly Diane Hannaford, John Thomas Hannaford both of Savannah, GA; Bryan Keith Hannaford, Sean Michael Hannaford, Phillip Thomas Hannaford and Daniel Scott Hannaford all of Fresno, CA. Tom also leaves behind three sisters: Mrs. Samuel J. Huffman Lois of Seattle, WA. Mrs. Edward J. Redgate Patricia of Hilton Head Island, SC and Mrs. Robert A. Daniel Lucia of Charleston, SC.
Tom was a gifted artist and an avid bridge player. He also enjoyed tennis, model airplanes and wood carving. Tom and Etta were long time members of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors on Hodgson Memorial Drive in Savannah. Services will be held at Independent Presbyterian Church on Bull St. in Savannah on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 10:00am. Burial will be at 3:30pm the same day at Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, SC.
In lieu of sending flowers, anyone wishing to remember Tom may send donations to Boys Farm, P.O. Box 713, Newberry, SC 29108 or Independent Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. 9266, Savannah, GA 31412.
You have my heart-felt sympathy for the loss of Tom. May you find peace with time. Sincerely, Brent
- Brent Johnson, Boulder, CO
With deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you during the days that follow. We will miss our friend.
- Edward & Kay Gay, Savannah, GA
Tom, sorry for your loss, Stacey and I will be praying for you and Caroline.
- Jeff and Stacey Mell, Savannah, GA
Etta, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Meg
- Meg Gartelmann, Savannah, GA
Donna, I am so sorry about the loss of your darling daddy. I was just sick when I heard. I know how you loved him and what a fine man he was. Wish I could be there with you. May you find comfort and peace.
- Beth McKim, Bellaire, TX
Etta: my prayers are for you and your family at this time. I'm at a loss for words. Betty
- Betty Rogers, Savannah., GA
Etta and family,I lived at the Shadows years ago and played tennis with Tom there.I enjoyed the times we all shared with you and your family.He was a kind and special man.Our prayers are with you in this time of your loss. Pat Foster and daughter Terri Carter
- Pat Foster, Midway, GA
To Etta and Family - I am so sorry to read about your loss. He died on the 10th anniversary of my husband, Hickson's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carolyn
- Carolyn Cheek, Savannah, GA
SORRY TO HEAR OF MR. HANNAFORD'S PASSING. HE WAS ONE OF THOSE RARE PEOPLE WHO COULD MAKE A NEIGHBORHOOD FEEL LIKE ONE FAMILY
- GREG O'NEAL, SAVANNAH, GA
With our deepest sympathy. May your friends, family and god be with you in your time of need.
- Helene Streicher and Jack, Savannah, GA
Wishing all the family strength during this very hard time. Deepest condolences Jack & Lilian Stoltzman
- Lilian and Jack Stoltzman, Savannah, GA
My sincerest condolences to Etta and family. I knew Tom for a very brief time at River's Edge Retirement Community. Shared mutual knowledge about flower and vegetable gardening. We are all passengers passing through this world but memories live on. Etta I am also praying for your speedy recovery. God Bless you Mary
- Mary W.Fletcher, Savannah, GA
Tom Hannford was one of the finest men I have ever met. Condolences.
- Howie Leon, Atlanta, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
- Lucia&Bob Daniel, Charleston, SC
You have my heart-felt sympathy for the loss of Tom. May you find peace with time. Sincerely, Brent
- Brent Johnson, Boulder, CO
With deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you during the days that follow. We will miss our friend.
- Edward & Kay Gay, Savannah, GA
Tom, sorry for your loss, Stacey and I will be praying for you and Caroline.
- Jeff and Stacey Mell, Savannah, GA
Etta, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Meg
- Meg Gartelmann, Savannah, GA
Donna, I am so sorry about the loss of your darling daddy. I was just sick when I heard. I know how you loved him and what a fine man he was. Wish I could be there with you. May you find comfort and peace.
- Beth McKim, Bellaire, TX
Etta: my prayers are for you and your family at this time. I'm at a loss for words. Betty
- Betty Rogers, Savannah., GA
Etta and family,I lived at the Shadows years ago and played tennis with Tom there.I enjoyed the times we all shared with you and your family.He was a kind and special man.Our prayers are with you in this time of your loss. Pat Foster and daughter Terri Carter
- Pat Foster, Midway, GA
To Etta and Family - I am so sorry to read about your loss. He died on the 10th anniversary of my husband, Hickson's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carolyn
- Carolyn Cheek, Savannah, GA
SORRY TO HEAR OF MR. HANNAFORD'S PASSING. HE WAS ONE OF THOSE RARE PEOPLE WHO COULD MAKE A NEIGHBORHOOD FEEL LIKE ONE FAMILY
- GREG O'NEAL, SAVANNAH, GA
With our deepest sympathy. May your friends, family and god be with you in your time of need.
- Helene Streicher and Jack, Savannah, GA
Wishing all the family strength during this very hard time. Deepest condolences Jack & Lilian Stoltzman
- Lilian and Jack Stoltzman, Savannah, GA
My sincerest condolences to Etta and family. I knew Tom for a very brief time at River's Edge Retirement Community. Shared mutual knowledge about flower and vegetable gardening. We are all passengers passing through this world but memories live on. Etta I am also praying for your speedy recovery. God Bless you Mary
- Mary W.Fletcher, Savannah, GA
Tom Hannford was one of the finest men I have ever met. Condolences.
- Howie Leon, Atlanta, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
- Lucia&Bob Daniel, Charleston, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
