Terry Ray Hannah, 63, of Albany passed away Thursday at his home.

Terry was born in Lebanon to Robert and LaRay (Frum) Hannah. He grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany Union High School in 1965.

He began working for Wah Chang in February of 1966, but was soon drafted to serve in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he resumed his job at Wah Chang as a journeyman painter. He retired April 29, 2005.

On June 14, 1969, he married Polly Ann Stephens, his childhood sweetheart, in Albany. They made their home in Albany and raised two children.

Terry loved to fish, hunt, gold mine on the Rogue River, work in his yard and fish pond, and especially enjoyed watching his families water sports on Foster Lake. He was a co-owner of a Century Family Farm. His favorite past time was remodeling the old farm house. He was always busy with something.

Terry was a kind and easy going man with a big heart. He was a great role model to those around him.

"He was the most loving husband, father and grandfather in the whole world."

Terry is survived by his wife of almost 42 years, Polly; son Cory; daughter Casey and son-in-law Philip Gauntlett; grandchildren Shelby Hannah, Charlie Gauntlett, Taylor Gauntlett and Jaylee Gauntlett, all of Albany; brother Butch and wife Donna Hannah of Lacomb; brothers-in-law Walt Stephens and Ron Stephens; sister-in-law Louise and husband Tom Moore, all of Albany; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his grandson, Mason Gauntlett; parents Robert and LaRay Hannah; parents-in-law William and Laura Stephens; and brother and sister-in-law Tom Stephens and Billie Jensen.

A graveside service with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Willamette Memorial Park in Albany.

AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements ( www.aasum-dufour.com ).