John Henry “Hank” Sasser, age 24, of Austin passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born in Austin, Texas, on May 28, 1990, to Keven and Linda Sasser. Hank moved to Edmond, Oklahoma, with his family in 2004, where he graduated from Deer Creek High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The University of Oklahoma. Upon graduating in 2012, he moved back to Austin. Hank is a member of the Oklahoma Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta at the University of Oklahoma. Hank had a passion for flying and enjoyed sharing this passion with others. Passion, as a matter of fact, was one of Hank’s most closely-held values. He approached all aspects of his life with enthusiasm and that big, heartwarming smile. Among Hank’s other values were loyalty, relationships, equipping others, leadership, and impact. These values so clearly illustrate why Hank touched so many lives. Hank was loyal, wholeheartedly committed to his family, his friends, and to helping others. Relationships came naturally to Hank; he had a knack for putting people at ease and equipping them with what they needed to get along. He was always ready to lend a hand or offer an encouraging word. Hank’s style of leadership was low-key and often behind-the-scenes. He led in a subtle, humble way, quietly impacting one person at a time. It is that impact that we will remember – and cherish – most. How he encouraged and lifted us up. How he put us at ease. How he listened and helped us gain perspective. How his presence lit up the room, and how, despite his often quiet demeanor, he captured our attention when he spoke. Hank was wise beyond his years, and a bit of an old soul before his time. Full of adventure. Full of laughter. Full of dreams. Full of faith. Full of life. Full of love. Hank is survived by his parents, Keven and Linda Sasser, and his sisters, Jeri Sasser and Katherine McCarthy. He is also survived by his grandparents and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at one o’clock in the afternoon. The Sasser family has set up a memorial account with Challenge Air, an organization very close to Hank’s heart. Please donate directly to Challenge Air at www.challengeair.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors, Oklahoma City, OK.
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