William “Bill” Hanson
William “Bill” Hanson, 78, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, laughter, and family.
Bill, affectionately known as “Sugar” to his seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, was truly the heart and soul of every gathering. His infectious energy and larger-than-life personality made him the life of the party. Whether he was telling captivating stories or sharing a lighthearted joke, Bill had a special gift for making everyone feel cherished and adored. His warm spirit, humor, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him, and he was a source of unwavering strength and love to his family and friends.
A proud graduate of Nederland High School and Lamar University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bill enjoyed a long and successful career in the oil industry. His professional journey was marked by hard work and dedication, leading him to retire with distinction as a board member of his own company, Mid Continental Chemical. He instilled many valuable lessons in his children and grandchildren, one of the most important being that work is not truly work if you love what you do. Bill was a salesman at heart and cherished the lasting relationships he built through his work.
But it was his role as a husband, father, and grandfather that truly defined him. Bill was the cornerstone of his family—a constant source of wisdom, guidance, and unconditional love. His family will forever cherish the memories of his boundless generosity, his thoughtful nature, and his unwavering devotion to them.
Bill’s legacy lives on in his beloved wife, Marylon Hanson; daughters, Jenny Hanson Overstreet and her husband, Cory, and Emily Hanson Root and her husband, Brian; his treasured grandchildren, Olivia, Caroline, Luke, Carson, Hanson, Grayson, and Anderson; great-granddaughter, Opal; and his brother, Orval and Kay Hanson and their daughter, Heather.
He is preceded in death by his parents Mary and Orval Hanson.
Bill’s departure leaves a profound void, but the love and light he shared will continue to guide and inspire his family. He will be deeply missed as the pillar of strength and love in their lives.
A gathering of Bill’s friends and family will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by his funeral service to celebrate Bill’s life at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at First Baptist Church, 1911 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Bill’s interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
Bill’s legacy of kindness, joy, and love will never be forgotten, and he will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
First Baptist Church-Nederland
- 1911, Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- June 23, 2025
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
First Baptist Church-Nederland
- 1911, Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- June 23, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Oak Bluff Memorial Park
- 618, Block Street, Port Neches, Texas, 77651,
- June 23, 2025
Bill was a good man sorry for y’all’s loss
So very sorry for your family’s loss…he will be missed at Emerald Beach.
Praying for you all. RIP Bill.
Diane & Dino
Marylon and family, my deepest sympathies as I replay the memories I hold of your years oh so long ago in Ohio! There’s a special place in heaven for wonderful men like Bill, and please be assured of my prayers for you in the days and years ahead.
As a part of MCC’s family for over 6 years I had the fortune to meet him briefly and speak to him several times over the phone. He was always friendly and funny. Rest in pace. My condolences to the family.
mary i am so sorry for your loss .my prayers are with you and your family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We had the pleasure of meeting Sugar and remembering him as one whom made made you feel at home. He taught me about the “top shelf” kind of wine. Rest in peace.
We had the pleasure of knowing you and remembering you as one whom made you feeling right at home. Rest in peace. You did good Sugar!
Best friend for over 50 years. May u rest in peace. U will be missed.
Where do I start? Sixty plus years ago I made a lifetime friend who became another brother to me. He was a lifelong friend of my brother and our fathers were the best of friends also. I grew to love Willie more as the years left us. Such a great man with all the attributes of what the perfect person should be. We enjoyed our times together on the deer lease in Junction hunting with our families. So many pleasurable memories. Marylon, our hearts and prayers are with you and your loving family. So, so sad to lose such a special guy. K.D. & Virginia
Marylon and family,
Bill and you were blessed to be each other’s soulmates for so many years. You built a wonderful family and life together. I so hope the many years and deep love you had together give you solace in this time of grief. My deepest heartfelt sympathy. Ginger
Marylon, prayers and sympathy for you and your family. May he rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus.
On behalf of MCC, I would like to pass on our condolences to Bill’s family. Many of us were lucky enough to be part of Bill’s MCC family. I always felt Bill loved being part of a business he nurtured and developed. He was a mentor, friend and partner. And not only to me, but to everyone that he came into contact with. We will feel the void. As much as he loved his business and work, it was nothing to the love he bestowed on his and Marylon’s family. It was apparent in every conversation I had with him. May he rest in peace, he has earned it, and may God embrace his family with the same level of love Bill did. Rest in peace Buddy!
This is a friendship that began 19 years ago when Sherry and I bought a beach house that Bill’s daughter Emily and her husband Brian constructed. We met at their house next door and have been hanging out at the beach since then along with dinners and parties with our many friends. It’s often felt like Sherry, and I became a part of the Hanson family. This is truly the loss of a family member.
My prayers for Bill’s family…
Heavenly Father, please grant Your eternal rest to Bill and let Your Perpetual Light shine forever upon him. May he rest in the peace of Christ. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace! We ask this in the name of Your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen!
Jesus, We Trust in You!
Bill was one of my Nederland High Classmates. He was one of the good guys. Sad day.
I will cherish the night we visited a few years back when he was passing through Baton Rouge. Fun evening, lots of stories and memories.
May you Rest in Peace my friend.