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Obituary For Robert Vernon Hanton
Robert V. Hanton, 56, of Phenix City, AL passed on Friday, May 1, 2026 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Friday, May 8, 2026 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Burton, officiating. Burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Seale, AL. Public visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Robert Vernon “Pig” Hanton, 56, of Phenix City, was born on October 20, 1969, to Annie Mae Johnson Hanton and the late Robert Hanton.
He was a proud graduate of Central High School, Class of 1987, in Phenix City, AL. Robert was a dedicated employee at the Columbus Civic Center, where he faithfully served as a Custodian. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing dominoes and card games, especially spades, and he cherished the moments spent with family and friends.
On May 1, 2026, Robert Vernon “Pig” Hanton departed this life at Piedmont Columbus Regional, surrounded by his loving mother and a circle of devoted family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved mother, Annie Hanton; two sisters, Vanessa Smith and Valerie Bryant, and a host of nieces and nephews: Ricardo Mayo, Kamia (Antaion) Bagley, Fronsha Smith, Fernando Smith II, Nakia Smith, and Tonia Lowman. He is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews: Trevion Smith, Kania Bagley, Asia Davis, Terrell Brown, Fernando Smith III, Aubrey Sanford, Genesis Walker, Ava Upshaw, and Teigan Lowman, along with a host of cousins, classmates and dear friends.
Robert will be remembered for his presence, his warmth, and the love he shared with those around him. His memory will be forever cherished, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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You've earned your wing's Pig💞. Rest in Paradise 💓.
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REST IN PARADISE MY FRIEND/BROTHER 🙏🏿. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED 😘😘😘 Faythanial Holsey Jackson
Will miss you my Man.! I remember us hanging out on the hill, playing b ball, talking junk, just being us.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family during this incredibly difficult time. May God wrap you all in comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. No words can truly ease the pain of losing someone so loved, but I pray the beautiful memories shared will bring comfort to your hearts. Keeping your family lifted in prayer. 🤍
To a wonderful classmate. Rest in God loving arms.
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May The Lord wrap His tender arms of mercy around the family & friends of a guy who will truly be missed. Rest easy my guy "Pig".
To my brother-in law and the entire Hanton family, Vernon you will truly be missed. I'll miss your joyful spirit, big laughs and your ability to bring so many of us together with your almost daily world news and sports feeds. As someone else stated, he was our Ed Bradley reporting. May strength and eventual peace comfort the family during this time.
Derrick Bryant
My prayers and condolences to the family,you are truly missed my Friend love you PIG❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰
RIP PIG YOU WILL BE MISS MYBOI AMEN
My sincere condolences on the lost of Robert he was one of my Co-workers and one of my Custodian Staff Members who will be missed prayers continue for the Family
My condolences and deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. I pray that God will grant all of you the strength that is needed during this most difficult time God bless Wanda Thorne and Family
To the family, may God strengthen and carry you all through these difficult days is my prayer. To his son, mom, sisters, nephew and nieces, "Robert loved you all to the upmost". May his memories be cherished and lived on forever.Rest on Robert, God gotcha now! #vernon #pig
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He text me with so much news, I would call him Ed Bradley 😊 Thank God for the friendship and may your soul rest at peace in the kingdom of God Amen
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
