Enoch "Big Boy" Hanna

Enoch "Big Boy" Hanna Age 45 Years of Apogee Court Mermaid Boulevard, 
off Carmichael Road was called from this life, to his eternal reward at the 
Fresh Creek Clinic, Fresh Creek Andros, Bahamas on Sunday, August 10, 2008.

He was born at Love Hill Central, Andros Bahamas on Wednesday, April 03, 1963. 
Because Enoch was such a "plump" baby and grew up this way he was affectionately called 
"Big Boy." Enoch received his education at the Fresh Creek Primary School 
and at Central Andros High, Love Hill Andros.

On completion of high school, Enoch seek employment at the Autec Naval Base 
for a short period of time. However, because of his strong bond with his baby 
sister Norma he relocated to New Providence was employed at the Ministry of 
Works and served as an Office Assistant up to the time of his ailment.

At a very young age Enoch had dedicated his life to the Lord. Every one can 
attest to the fact that he served his God with exemplary service. He did not drive 
but very rarely had he ever missed a church service. Many Sundays and even 
mid week if a volunteered ride did not pick him up in time he was delighted to 
take a public bus or a taxi to wherever the service was being held.

Enoch had been a member of a few churches since his relocation to New Providence, 
but he was especially fond of his cousin Bishop Tony Hanna and the Redeemed Family. 
He would always express how kind and loving his pastor and his family, especially 
sister Nancy were to him. Even after he had become ill they never deserted him. 
Bishop Hanna and Redeemed have truly been a strong tower and pillar to this "Gem of a man of God."

A true believer in Christ, "Big Boy" knew how to demonstrate God's love. 
Certainly he carried out the mandate of Jesus. He fed the hungry, visited the sick, 
cared for the needy and even shared his clothing with others. There were times when 
he would give away his last and his family would be upset but we did not know that 
he had a quick assignment to complete down here.

"Big Boy" was indeed a "Mama's Boy." This became a reality after the 
demise of his mother in 2001. Her death was very devastating to him and 
because he would not be comforted, within months after her death he himself became deadly ill.

In July of 2001 while dressed awaiting his brother George to accompany him 
to a funeral service Enoch had suffered a massive stroke. Even though he was 
given a 2% chance to live because of his strong conviction in God he beat 
all the odds that were against him.

For seven years Enoch lived a tranquilled life with his sister Pleasant. 
He was not concerned about material things or disturbed about who would visit him. 
Each day you would find him engulfing himself in the Word of God as he would watch 
one church channel after another. What we did not know was that Enoch was preparing 
himself for his departure from this world and he wore every thing as loose garments.

For five years Enoch and his "Care Giver" would go to Andros to spend the 
summer months with his sister Elizabeth and her husband Donald. He would 
express how he looked forward to sitting on Elizabeth's porch sucking up the 
balmy breeze and this year was no exception.

However, this year's summer visit would be the last one for Enoch to visit his birthplace. 
On Sunday, August 10, 2008 he had his last conservation with his sister and his care giver. 
Even though he had his challenges with life he was not a late riser. On Sunday morning he 
got up, sat in his favorite seat by his bedside as he awaited his breakfast. However, he was 
not to eat that breakfast but one was awaiting him over in glory.

Words cannot express the kind of joy "Big Boy" brought to his family and indeed to his friends. 
Enoch was a true Christian in every sense of the word. His radiant smile and boisterous laugh 
brought life to anyone who came into contact with him. Enoch's favorite quote was: 
"God is good all the time." Enoch loved singing, hence, the reason for Praise and Worship in 
this Service. His favorite song was: The Lord Will Make A Way Some How."

"Big Boy" was indeed a loving and kind brother, uncle and nephew. He was an ardent and 
passionate church member and a loyal friend.

Enoch is preceded in death by his:
Father: Reverend George Hanna;
Mother: Doralene Leadon-Hanna;
Brothers: Thomas and Walter Hanna;

The Radiance of this "Diamond of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:
Four Brothers: George, Randolph, Amos, and Rev'd Moses Hanna;
One Adopted Brother: Leroy Weir;
Seven Sisters: Sylvia Smith, Deaconess Cinderella Hinsey, Pastor Betty B. Hanna, 
Elizabeth Evans, Evangelist Mary Rolle, Pleasant Hanna and Norma McKinney;
Five Brothers-in-law: Patrick Smith, Rev'd Thomas Hinsey, Elder Jacob Rolle, 
Donald Evans and Walter McKinney;
Five Sisters-in-law: Elizabeth (Gretel), Mable, Deaconess Valarie, and Angela Hanna and Leanna Weir;
Two Uncles: Leroy Pemmy Hanna Sr. and Rev'd Cecil Leadon;
Six Aunts: Deaconess Magurita Lewis, his precious "God Mother" Gwendolyn and Mutalene Hanna, 
Agnes Leadon, Deaconess Catherine Hinsey and Gloria Neymour;
Forty Six Nephews and Nieces Including: Kirk, Rudolph and Kimberly, Thomas Jr. and Christine, 
Teddy and Belinda, Ricardo, Jerome and Denise, Minister Patrick and Dr. Avery, Dexter and Nyoka, 
Stephen and Angela, Minister Monique, Craig, Trevor, Shavano, Prescano, Dario, Sylvia, Sophia, 
Indiana, Laurie, Dornell, Gary, Leslie, Saralee, Walter Jr., Brad, Lisa and Georgegia Hanna, 
Patrice and Eldrige Johnson, Hosea, Nickallo and Sharmeka Hinsey, Samantha Anderson, 
Jermaine and Jennifer, Minister Angelo and Constance and Dr. Gerard Rolle, Dianna and Tenniel Smith, 
Cynthia and Marco Barr, Annatasha Clyde, Waltino, Walthera and Waltavia McKinney, Ann Collie, 
Shannador and Livingston McKenzie, Mizpha and Hezekiah Adderley, Peaches McDonald, 
Aretha Albury and Ricardo Mackey;
Forty-Three: Grand Nephews and Nieces;
One: Great-Grand Nephew;
Numerous Loving Family and Friends Including: Rev'd Leroy and Pastor Dolly Hanna, 
Bishop Tony and Min. Nancy Hanna, Linda Mae, Wenzel, Elizabeth, Lana, Audley Sr., Edison, 
Rodney, Alexander, David Jr., Phillip, Cedree, John, Leroy "Tinkle" Hanna, Gwendolyn Hanna-Lewis, 
Nursing Sister Sandra Bain, Dornell Knowles, Patricia Bethel, State Bishop Ellis and 
District Elder Bruce Farrington, Estella Deveaux, Min. Fredericka Stuart, Masie Cartwright, 
Laura Albury, Dec. Dwayne Delancy, Joshua Lewis Jr., Patricia Dean, Adolphus, Rupert and 
Nelson Leadon, Mother Benerus and Pastor Prince Cargill, Othniel and Oral Hinsey, Carmetta Spence, 
Loretta Agaro, Felicia Armbrister, Lindsay Louis, Pastor Nathaniel and Cheryl Mackey, 
Mother Annamae Hinsey, Junior Russell, Floyd Neymour, Sister Colley Williams, 
Prophet Jason Strachan, Pastor Glen Mackey, Bishop Benjamin Gibson, Bishop Gerardo Major, 
Pastors Audley J. J. and Wadie Hepburn, Sister Marion Curtis, Pauline Davis, Edward Moncur, 
Lucille Munnings, Min. Mary Ann Brown, Beverly La-Roda, Nurse Cora Edward, The Leadon, 
Bain, Neymour, Neely, Coakley, and Braynen families of Cargill Creek and Behring Point, 
Hinsey, McKenzie, Dean, Pinder and Agaro Families of Love Hill; the Mackey family and 
Pastor Nathaniel Curtis and family of Bowen Sound, The entire Central Andros Community, 
Mt. Ethel and Mt Sinai Native Baptist Church Family Redeemed Church of God in Christ Family, 
New Beginning Jubilee Baptist Family, The New High Way Pentecostal Church Family and 
the Ministry of Works Family.