Arthur Hannah, Jr.

Arthur Raymond Hannah, Jr., was born December 7, 1938 in Silex, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, January 12, 2018 in his home, at the age of seventy-nine years. On January 9, 1960 Arthur was married to Shirley Spargo in Lemay, Missouri and to this union two children were born. His parents, and a sister, Rita Ruiz, preceded him in death. Arthur is survived by his wife, Shirley; a son, Arthur R. Hannah III, of Camdenton, Missouri; a daughter, Lynnette Smith and husband, John, Jr., of Richland, Missouri; his grandchildren, Arthur R. Hannah, IV, of Foristell, Missouri, Rachael Hannah-Croce, of St. Charles, Missouri, Wesley Smith and wife Katey, of Brumley, Missouri, Cody Smith, currently serving in the United States Air Force in Nebraska, and Kristin Plemmons and husband Randy, of Ulman, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, two sisters Anna Richardson and husband Bob, and Beverly Tebeau, all of Florissant, Missouri; one brother, Dennis Hannah and wife Peggy of Camdenton, Missouri; and Sherri Croce, who was like a daughter to Art, of Foristell, Missouri; a number of nieces, nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Arthur spent his younger years living in the Silex area and entered into the United States Army following high school where he was a paratrooper. He was honorably discharged and moved to the St. Louis area where he began his career as a beer brewer with Anheuser-Busch. He retired after thirty-eight years. He was baptized into the Catholic Church as an infant. Arthur was a member of the Elks, the Solid 50 Club, and was in the Teamsters Union. In his spare time, Arthur enjoyed fishing, jugging, and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.