Daniel Nelson

Hanna, Jr

Daniel Nelson Hanna, Jr.

Daniel N. (Dan) Hanna, Jr., 94 years old, of Tomball, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 27, 2026.

Dan was born November 16, 1931, in Houston, Texas to Daniel N. Hanna, Sr. and Esther Fielder Hanna; grew up in Houston, Texas, and graduated from John H. Reagan High School in 1949.

Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a devoted and loyal friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Joyce; daughters, Cindy Dieringer and Terri Schultz and her husband Matt; son, James Hanna, Sr. and wife, Kelly; and eight grandchildren – Erik (Lindsey) Escamilla; Erin Escamilla (Shannon Pugh); Matthew (Ali) Schultz; James Hanna, Jr. (Beth); Dusty (Kelly) Hanna; Lauren (Marcus) Mendoza; Shelly (JW) Watson; B.J. Dieringer and seventeen great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dan graduated from Texas A&M with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in 1953 and M.S. Degree in 1957. He served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force in England before beginning his long career in materials engineering testing with TX DOT and various engineering consultants.

Dan was active in youth athletic programs in the Spring Branch area and as a professional engineer member in ASCE and TSPE. After moving to Tomball, he was active at Tomball United Methodist Church and served as a teacher, trustee and committee member. His passion was having his family members at the lake house on Houston County Lake for more than 50 years.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 16th of November, 2026 at Tomball Methodist Church, 1603 Baker Drive in Tomball. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the adjacent Faith Building.