Daniel Hansen

Daniel Presley Hansen, 64, of Prosperity, died Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on July 27, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Kristian Daniel and Robertta Presley Hansen. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and also served in the Merchant Marines. Mr. Hansen was retired after 25 years from the Federal Department of Justice and was the owner of Hansen Woodworks. He was a master craftsman whose work was featured in many magazines. He was a member of the Newberry Law Enforcement Association. He loved playing the guitar, boats, and the ocean. He also had a extra special love for his son and hiking with his grandson.

Mr. Hansen is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jeanetta Stone Hansen; a son, Launie Kristian Hansen of Prosperity; a sister, Janice Wall of Ridge, NY and a grandson, Kyle Daniel Hansen.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon - until 12:45 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

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