Stephen Hansley

Mr. Stephen Branson Hansley, 45, of Panama City, Florida, died Friday, September 18, 2015 in Anchorage, Alaska. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, (5946 Pleasant Grove Church Rd. Bennett, N.C.).  Rev. Wayne Hansley will officiate the service. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.

Stephen was born in Siler city, N.C. in 1970, son of the late Marcus C. Hansley, Sr. and Mrs. Barbara B. Hansley. As a young boy, Stephen eagerly learned the skills of commercial fishing under the guidance of his father and brother and made it his life’s work. In addition to fishing, Stephen was an entrepreneur. He loved the time he spent with his wife, friends and family as well as his beloved dog Roscoe.

Stephen is survived by his wife April Hansley of the home, His mother, Barbara B. Hansley of Merritt Island, Florida, One brother, Marcus C. Hansley, Jr. of Merritt Island, Florida and One sister, Deborah H. Bosarge and husband A.J. of Rockledge, Florida and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offed online @ www.joycebradychapel.com .

Joyce Brady Chapel of Bennett, N.C. is honored to serve the Hansley family.