Roll Call Tribute

Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan obituary
2301 East 29th Street
Bryan, TX 77802
979-822-1571

Joseph Hanover
February 10, 1918 ~ May 22, 2017 (age 99)

General Joe Hanover, age 99 went to be with his Lord on May 22, 2017.

Joe was born in McGregor, TX on February 10, 1018 to Grady and Kathleen Hanover. He grew up on the farm, but became interested in civil engineering in high school, which would be a large part of his life’s work. His school years were spent in Wheelock before graduating high school in Franklin.

Joe graduated from Texas A & M in 1940 with a degree in Civil Engineering and went on to work for the Texas Highway Department while living in Hearne. He was called into active duty in 1941, eventually serving during World War II in France, where he was in command of an engineering unit of black soldiers. He said, “I started as a commander of black soldiers, fighting against the world’s greatest racist, Adolph Hitler.” Upon his return from the war, he returned to work for the Texas Highway Department where he enjoyed his work as district highway engineer building roads and bridges. He also joined the Army Reserve, from which he retired in 1971 as Brigadier General.

Joe met his wife Lucille when he was in the first grade in Wheelock. They were married in 1941. They had one daughter, Jocille, whose passing at the young age of 38 was a heavy burden for them to bear. After his wife’s death, he enjoyed traveling the world with his sister Sarah.

He loved all things Texas A & M, especially watching football and baseball games. Other than the day he married his beloved wife, he counted the day he was baptized as a believer in Jesus to be the greatest day of his life. He loved working with his church and served on the board of trustees.

He leaves behind his sister Sarah Tarver, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and Michelle Caldwell, his loving family friend and compassionate caretaker of many years.

A visitation will be held at Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan from 5-7 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2017. A second visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church of Bryan from 9-11 AM on Friday, May 26, 2017 with funeral services to begin at 11 AM. Graveside services and a reception will follow at Wheelock Cemetery.


SERVICES

VISITATION
Thursday
May 25, 2017
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Hillier Funeral Home
2301 E. 29th St.
Bryan, TX 77802


VISITATION
Friday
May 26, 2017
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
First United Methodist Church
506 E. 28th St.
Bryan, TX 77802


FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
May 26, 2017
11:00 AM
First United Methodist Church
506 E. 28th St.
Bryan, TX 77802


GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Friday
May 26, 2017
12:30 PM
Wheelock Cemetery
Wheelock Cemetery Road
Hearne, TX 77859


RECEPTION
Friday
May 26, 2017
1:00 PM
Wheelock Cemetery
Wheelock Cemetery Road
Hearne, TX 77859


CEMETERY

Wheelock Cemetery

Wheelock, TX
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Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan services notice
2301 East 29th Street
Bryan, TX 77802
979-822-1571

Joseph Hanover
February 10, 1918 ~ May 22, 2017 (age 99)

General Joe G. Hanover, age 99, of Bryan, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. A visitation will be held at Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan from 5-7 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2017. A second visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church of Bryan from 9-11 AM on Friday, May 26, 2017 with funeral services to begin at 11 AM. Graveside services and a reception will follow at Wheelock Cemetery. A full life story will be posted soon.


SERVICES

CEMETERY

Wheelock Cemetery

Wheelock, TX