Dennis Hanson, former Fayetteville Mayor passes away

Danielle Sandler
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FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The town of Fayetteville is extending their sympathy to the Hanson family on the recent passing of their family member.

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Dennis Hanson was an elected official who served the Town of Fayetteville for many years and gave so much back to the town.

He first served on the Town Council and then from 1985 to 1987, he was elected as Recorder. From 1987 to 1989, he was elected as Mayor. Dennis also came back to serve on the Town Council from 2011 to 2015, and was once again serving as Mayor from 2015 to 2019.

Dennis was a U.S. Army Veteran, who was a part of the Fayetteville Lions Club, and a member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church.

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The Town of Fayetteville wants to extend their thanks to his family for his service to the country, his time served in the town, and for his volunteer work to the community.

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