Mr. Howard A. Hanson, age 91, of Fayetteville, passed away, April 24, 2012. He was a retired builder and was a member of Ben Hill Masonic Lodge 674. He was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Womack Hanson. He is survived by his sister; Frances H. Arnold of Fayetteville, nephew; Kenneth (Judy) Arnold of Riverdale, nieces; Cathy (Stan) Whitehead of Newnan, Maryette (Steve) Rogers of Colorado, and extended family. Graveside services will be held, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan, GA. Rev. Joe Suttles will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 30, 2012 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.