Robert Rowland Hansen, Jr

Robert Rowland Hansen, Jr., 77, of Fort Mill, SC passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2017.

Born on Staten Island, NY, Mr. Hansen was the son of Robert and Dorothea Hansen of Annadale, S.I. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, two sons, Robert R. Hansen, III of Egg Harbor City, NJ and Christopher Hansen of Brick NJ, two sisters, Jane Calahan of Rincon, GA, Christine Debany and husband, Michael, of Midlothian, VA, and one granddaughter, Annalisa Hansen. He was a very loving son, husband, father and grandfather. Bob was rarely without a smile and even during the toughest times of his illness, he had a twinkle in his eyes.

Mr. Hansen was a retired New York City Detective, and retired 20-year Army/National Guard veteran.

Bob and his wife moved to Charlotte in 1989 where he enjoyed playing golf, spending time with family, gardening and bird watching. In 2006 they moved to Sun City Carolina Lakes. He was a founding member of VFW Post 12136 in Indian Land, SC and was also a member of the PD 10-13 Club of Charlotte, NC

A wake will be held at Palmetto Funeral Home, 2049 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill on Thursday, October 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road E., Fort Mill.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com

Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fort Mill is serving the family of Mr. Hansen.

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