Richard Louis Hannigan, Sr. (1948 – 2022)

Richard Louis Hannigan, Sr., 74, passed away on December 26, 2022, at the Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida.

Richard was born in Arlington, Virginia, on October 31, 1948, the son of the late Harold Bailey Hannigan and Edna Clara Caviness.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 5, at 11:00 am at Maddox Funeral Home, with Sammy Campbell officiating. The interment will be at a later date.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Jannet; son, Richard Lee (Brenda) Hannigan; daughters, Michelle Craig and Jennifer Gerish- Bodzer; grandchildren, Jessica, Dillion, Sarah, Shawn, Samantha, Michael, Matthew, Davey, Hayley, and Bayley; great-grandchildren, Chloee, Riley, and Aydenn; and special friends, Stephanie and Connie.

Richard moved to Florida in 1988 and was together with Jannet for over 38 years. He worked primarily in roofing and construction, but also worked a lot on the water as a sand dollar harvester. Richard served proudly in the US National Guard and had a strong Presbyterian faith. He was an avid fisherman, and a huge fan of the Washington Redskins (Commanders) football team.

Richard was a kind, sweet man. He always gave with his heart and loved his family more than they will ever know.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 5, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, Virginia.