Williams-Samuel Joseph “Sammy” Hanners, 80, passed away at 6:45 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born August 15, 1942, in Leesville, IN, he was the son of James Leonard and Emma Edna (Brown) Hanners. He married Sharon Mitchell on June 17, 1966, and she survives. Sam retired from General Motors where he worked as a welder. He was a member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church, Ironworkers Union Local #22, the Bedford Masonic Lodge #14 F&AM, the Yorkrite, and the UAW Local #440. Sam was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Williams, two sons, Sammy and his wife Tip of Paoli, Scott of Williams; four grandchildren, Dianda, Casey, Michael, Samson; five greatgrandchildren, Joey, Drayson, C.J., Shannondoah, and a baby girl due in May; his twin sister, Sandra Lindsey; seven nephews that he was very close to: Bill, Mark, Michael, Kyle, Buzzy, Darren, and Tim, and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Leonard, Lionel, and Jim Hanners; four sisters, Barbara Anderson, Delema Reed, Rebecca Guilkey, and Theresa Beedie.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 5, 2022, in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Burial will follow in the Cresthaven Memory Gardens with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of the American Legion Gillen Post #33. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, December 4th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Sunday.