William Roy Hansel Sr.

William Roy Hansel Sr. -75
Of Hahira, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born to the late Arthur T. Hansel Sr. and Virginia Agnes Hansel on October 22, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. William proudly served 20 years in the United States Air Force, dedicating his life to service and honor. A devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he rarely missed a game and cheered with unwavering loyalty. He found joy in the simple pleasures—watching the Little League World Series, sipping on Dr. Pepper, and getting lost in the pages of military history books. William had a special fondness for elephants, admiring their strength and wisdom. Above all, he deeply loved his family, who were the center of his world and the greatest treasure of his life. William is preceded in death by his parents, Wife, Vilia Hansel, Daughter; Anna Hansel and a sister, Patty Hansel.
Survivors include his son, Billy Hansel Jr. (Chasity M. Hansel) of Valdosta, Georgia; grandson, Brandon Hansel of Colorado; granddaughter, Megan Leanna Hansel Childs (Peyton) of Hahira, Georgia; great great grandchildren, Brixxon Hansel, Rayleigh Childs, Addilyn Childs, and a baby boy on the way; niece and nephew: Joann Lorenz and Edward Lorenz both of Antioch, Tennessee; brother and sister in law; Butch Hansel (Sally) of Pittsburg, PA., sister in law, Usa Lorenz (James Lorenz) of Antioch, Tennessee, and a numerous extended family members.
A visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 10:50 AM in the chapel of Music Funeral Services in Valdosta. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Hansel family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.