James Michael Hanning

James Michael Hanning, Sr., 61, of West Alexander, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in the Washington Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1958, in Washington, a son of the late Clayton W. and Mary Jane Harn Hanning. Mr. Hanning had worked as a truck driver for Battery Systems, Inc. James was a member of the Claysville American Legion, and the American Legion Riders. He loved going hunting with his grandchildren, bike rides with his wife, golfing, and spending time with friends and family. On July 19, 1979, he married Karen S. Byers, who survives. Also surviving are a son, James M. (Nicole) Hanning; two daughters, Carrie S. (Brett) Balach, and Niki M. Hanning; four brothers, Clayton (Connie) Hanning, Robert (Judy) Hanning, Charles “Buddy” (Juanita) Hanning, and Donald (Shelly) Hanning; two sisters, Joan (David) Plants, and Vanessa (John) Reese; seven grandchildren, Paige, Brayden, Carter, Tyler, and Cooper Hanning, and Aubrey and Ethan Balach; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased is a niece, Melanie J. Plants Wilson. Due to crowd restriction guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, no public visitation or services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to the William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and guestbook are available online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.