Howard Ray Hansford, 83, of Greenville, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2022. Howard was born in Greenville, on Jan. 14, 1939 to Samuel Hansford and Vera (Thompson) Hansford. Howard was a caring father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved his family. He married Betty Weatheread and they shared 64 years of marriage before her death in 2020. He worked as an electrician and owned his own Heat and Air business until his retirement. He was of the Baptist faith. Howard is survived by his children, William Hansford and wife Joyce, Sandra Narramore and husband Steven, Deborah Miller, Annette Marshall and husband Jim, James Greer and wife Rose; 9 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Howard is preceded in death by his wife Betty, brother and 4 sisters. There will be a visitation Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. and a funeral service Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 1 P.M. in Lynch Funeral Chapel in Caddo Mills, Texas. There will be a graveside after the service at Shady Grove Cemetery in Greenville, Texas. Visitation Saturday, July 9, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lynch Funeral Home 2203 Gilmer Street Caddo Mills,Texas 75135 Funeral Service Sunday, July 10, 2022 1:00 PM Lynch Funeral Home 2203 Gilmer Street Caddo Mills,Texas 75135