Alva L.

Hansell

Alva L. Hansell son of the late Argie Nelson Hansell and Henry L. Hansell was born at Black, Missouri, on April 6, 1935. He departed this life at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri, on October 19, 2014, at the age of 79.

On December 25, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri Alva was united in marriage to Lorene Parsons and to this union two children were born. She preceded Alva in death on March 8, 2013. Alva's hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, working on cars, doing electrical and carpentry work. Alva was a very talented man he could do anything. He was an avid Clint Eastwood fan and enjoyed watching Westerns.

Alva was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister, Louisa Newbern, an infant brother, David, and infant sister, Wilma.

Alva is survived by one son, Alva R. Hansell of Columbia, Illinois, one daughter, Scheliah E. Armor of Park Hills, Missouri, three grandchildren, Jeremy, Kellee and Kasey, one brother, Denver Hansell of Sparta, Illinois, two sisters, Jewell Weber of Black, Missouri, and Cheryl Dewing of Rolla, Missouri, and a host of nieces and nephews. Alva will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday, October 23rd 10 AM

Funeral Services follow at Noon

Minister: Geraldine Rains

Burial: Smith Cemetery, Oates, Missouri

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri