George Joseph Hannie Jr.

There are times in life, for which we are not prepared, that remind us that life is to be lived to the fullest. The loss of our beloved George was one such event. George Joseph Hannie Jr., 51, of Houston was suddenly taken from us on November 7th 2014.

On November 19th 1962 he was born to the late Dr. and Mrs. George Hannie Sr. in Lake Charles, LA, as the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Barbe High School before moving to Lafayette to attend the University of Southwest Louisiana. There, at USL, George experienced the two most formidable changes of his life; he earned a Bachelor’s of Architecture in 1989 and married the love of his life in 1988.

His career in architecture led him to Houston just 3 days after graduation where he spent the last 17 years at Bay Architects. His career was distinguished and included designing many area schools, but more than “George the Architect” most of us will remember him as “George the Husband.” On June 11th 1988 he wed Amanda Jane Amburg and nothing could have made him happier. He and Amanda shared a life so happy, so full of love, so natural, that they grew into a single entity in the eyes of many. That there was nothing of him that did not include her and nothing of her from which he was missing. Furthermore, he served as a calming force in a large, loud, and loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife Amanda of Houston, his sister Becky (Frank) Bussey of Gorman, his sister Liz (Judson) McCann of Lake Charles, his sister Charmayne (Dr. Pat) Crawford of Lake Charles, his sister Tara (David) Holcombe of Humble, his sister Gena (Doyle) Evans of Lake Charles, and his brother Fred (Marie) Hannie of Lake Charles, his faithful dog Norman, and close friends and family too numerous to mention.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his big brother Joe, and the dog that always stood by his side, Edward.

The memorial services will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel at Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 12:30pm. Contributions may be directed to the Marine Scholarship Fund, the Wounded Warrior Project, or CAPs, for these organizations best embody George’s admiration for service members and his love of animals.

We all miss you, George, and love you to the moon and back – and then some...