Eugene Orville "Gene" Hanson, 63, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 15, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Orville and Lucille (White) Hanson.

Gene worked for a number of companies, including Underground Vaults and Storage, Dahlsten Trucking Line and Groendyke Transport. He most recently worked as a roofer for Watertite Roofing.

Gene attended Hutchinson High School and loved life.

He married Michelle Daniel. She survives as his faithful companion for over 25 years. Other survivors include: son, Justin Hanson (Amy) of Excelsior Springs, MO; granddaughters, Destiny Hanson, Bayleigh Hanson and Discovery Hanson, all of Kansas City, Missouri; two great-granddaughters, a great-grandson, and many friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents, sisters, Darlene Porting and Janet Ward and nephew, Ronnie Porting.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eugene O. Hanson Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.