Charles Hannah

James "Charles" Hannah, age 86, of Troy, passed away at his home on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Charles was born on September 29, 1937 in Montgomery County, NC to Charles Howard Hannah and Effie Agnes Sadler. Charles served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked many years in Parts Departments at Deaton's Auto, Montgomery Motors, and NAPA Auto Parts store in Star.  Charles was known as Mr. NC State. He and his wife Jeana were diehard Wolfpack fans. If it wasn't red he didn't own it. He was a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts for many years. He and Jeana loved to travel out West. He enjoyed horticulture, gardening his many flowers and plants. Charles loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved his swimming pool with the red wolfpack painted in the bottom, spending many hours there with friends and their children. Charles was an active member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church.  

Charles is survived by his brother: Harold "Gene" Hannah (Marie) of Chiefland, FL; niece: Michelle Hannah; and nephews: Thomas Hannah (Danica) and Scott Hannah; great nephews: Clay Hannah and Ben Hannah.  Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 62 years, Jeana Dunn Hannah; brother John Robert "Bob" Hannah; and step-father Alton Maw.  

A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Southside Cemetery in Troy, with Pastor Frankie Royal officiating. 

 Memorial donations may be made in Charles' honor to Laurel Hill Baptist Church, 1569 Troy Candor Rd., Candor, NC 27229.  

On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.  

Pugh Troy Funeral Home is serving the family of Charles Hannah.