Frankie Ray Hanson age 65, of Arab passed away Monday Aug. 28, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. Frankie was born on May 12, 1958, in Arab, AL the son of Frank Ray and Lucille Copeland Hanson. He graduated from Arab High School in 1976 and was a graduate of the University of Alabama. He retired after a career with TVA as a Nuclear Health Physicist. Frankie loved animals and rescued many through the years. He cherished his beloved dogs. Frankie was preceded in death by his parents: Frank Ray and Lucille Hanson and brother: Tim Hanson.
He is survived by close friends: Jeremy Smith and Keith Baker; cousin: Lane Cox and a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral service will be Friday Sept. 1, 2023, at 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Brookwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until service time at 2 PM.