Larry William Hanson, age 63, of Douglas, GA passed away at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL following a brief illness. Mr. Hanson was the son of the late Ralph Ludwig and Juanita Minix Hanson; he was born on December 16, 1947 in Deland, Florida. Mr. Hanson was preceded in death by a brother: Ralph Hanson. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Viet Nam and he was formerly employed at the Beaver Creek Golf Club. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home. Survivors include: daughter: Lisa Suttles, Ray City, GA; stepdaughter: Joli White, Newman, GA; grandsons: Gavin Suttles and Blake Suttles both of Ray City, GA; nephew: Eddie Murray, Blackshear, GA; several cousins; special friends at the Beaver Creek Golf Club. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.