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    Gary Lester  Hansford Sr.
    Gary Lester Hansford, Sr., was born on July 18, 1945 in Passaic, New Jersey, the first child of the late Thomas and Cora (Edwards) Hansford. He departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the age of 72.

    Gary grew up in Passaic, New Jersey and was educated in the Passaic School System. While in high school he played various instruments and was a member of both the Saint Stevens Marching Band and the Passaic High School Band. After high school, Gary joined the Marine Corp and served six years in the military. During which time, he fought in the Vietnam War.

    Gary married Nannette (Peaches) Jeffries and from this union, two children were born, Donna and Gary, Jr. They raised their children in East Orange, New Jersey and later moved to Plainfield, New Jersey.
    Gary upon finishing his tour in the Marine Corp, worked for Public Service, which later became New Jersey Transit. There he held various positions in the company for thirty years. He retired in 1997 from a managerial position.

    Gary in 1997 lost his beloved wife, Nannette (Peaches) and moved to Delaware. His children and grandchildren were very special to him and he enjoyed spending time with them, watching them grow and developing into adults with warm and loving personalities.

    Gary joined Eight Street Baptist Church where he met and married Joy Smith Lomax. Together they enjoyed many adventures, traveling the globe from North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, India and the Caribbean. They enjoyed little things and big things together making this union special for both.

    Gary loved art and music and had a special passion for jazz. He played the bass fiddle and keyboard. He exposed his family and friends, from the oldest to the youngest, of his love for music.

    Gary was predeceased in death by his father and mother, Thomas and Cora Hansford; first wife, Nannette (Peaches) and brother, Steven.

    Gary is survived by his loving wife, Joy Hansford; daughter, Donna Hansford Jervey; son, Gary Hansford, Jr. (Shamekia); five grandchildren, Nikiya Williams (Nate), Jerald Bell, Jr. (Fama); Leah Hansford, Qu`ran Hansford and Lauryn Hansford; eight great-grandchildren, an uncle, Curtis Edwards (Gwen); father and mother in-law, Everett and Lena Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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    With decades of experience in caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life, Evan W. Smith Funeral Services is committed to making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones like family and to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding your expectations.

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      201 N. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805

      Evan W. Smith Funeral Service - Dover
      Phone: (302) 526-4662
      518 S. Bay Rd., Dover, DE 19901


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