Obituary of Robert Lee Hanna

Robert Lee Hanna Commander U.S. Coast Guard (ret.) Age 68 On April 23, 2011 at his home in Reston; beloved husband of Haze Hanna; son of Louise Sills of Tampa and the late Robert Lee Hanna; devoted father of Christine Hanna of Seattle and the late Elizabeth Hanna; and brother of Dennis Hanna of Nashville and Trisha Muniz of Tampa. His grandson and son in law--Axel and Pete Pitcher of Seattle--and his many other family and friends will also miss him dearly. Rob was raised in Decatur, GA, and graduated with honors from the Coast Guard Academy and AU. He served as a search and rescue pilot, then Commander, and settled in Virginia in 1976. He continued to serve his community as a dedicated volunteer for Recording Services for the Visually Impaired, and board member of Midtown at Town Center and Reston Town Center Association. He was an avid golfer and poker player. With a gruff exterior and twinkle in his eye, Rob was a fiercely loyal and steadfast champion of those he loved. A memorial service will take place at 5pm on Thursday May 5th at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston. Reception to follow at 7pm at Midtown at Town Center, 11990 Market St, Reston. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Reston Interfaith (restoninterfaith.org) and Herndon Reston FISH (herndonrestonfish.org).