Obituary of Daniel D. Hance

Daniel Dudley Hance, of Crittenden, KY passed away at the age of 86, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born November 5, 1937, to the late Evan Minish Hance and Mary Lee Dudley Hance, grew up in Walton, KY, then attended and graduated from Berea College where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Hensley Hance. He served in the Army in the Second Armored Division and enjoyed farming with his wife, son, and daughter. He retired from the Railroad Perishable Inspection Agency then spent his early retirement travelling the world, having been to six of the seven continents. Daniel especially enjoyed visiting farms in other countries and even to the top of Machu Picchu. Later in retirement, he loved playing competitive Bridge as a Life Master with the American Contract Bridge League.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 62 years, his daughter, Dana Hance Wolsing (Cristopher), son, Michael Hance (Donna), sister, Sara Dean Hance Anderson (George), grandchildren, Jessica Wolsing Schwalbe (Max), Megan Hance Kelly (Ryan), Matthew Hance (Haylee), and Mallory Hance, as well as six great-grandchildren and another on the way.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Danielle Wolsing.

A gathering of friends will be held on Friday August 30, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 45 N. Main St. Walton, KY 41094. Memorial donations can be made in Daniel's name to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati by clicking here. To share a memory or to leave an online condolence, please visit the tribute wall.