He was born in Atlanta,GA on December 18, 1940 to Mildred House and George W. Hanson,Jr.
He was a graduate of Morgan County High School and continued his education at West Georgia College where he received a BS in Business Admin.
Mr. Hanson loyally served as the Athens-Clarke County Chief Tax Appraiser for 39 years.He twice held the position of Georgia Association of Assessing Officials President and chaired various G.A.A.O. committees and events throughout his career.
In his youth,George was an accomplished water skier,hunter,and fisherman.Later in life he enjoyed golfing, fishing,and being outdoors.He is described by his friends and family as genuine,funny,caring, and principled.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandra;sister,Reba Phelps;3 daughters and their spouses, Wendy Hanson Allen and Ben Allen,Kelly and Greg Bumgardner and Lori Hanson.
Visitation will be held in Athens at Bernstein Funeral Home from 6-8 Saturday, July 23rd.
Funeral will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 24th at 3pm.
In lieu of flowers,send donations to American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
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