James Willard Hanson, age 88, died on July 2, 2026, in Palmer, Alaska. Service will be held at Kings Chapel, 3301 East Parks Highway in Wasilla, Alaska, on July 17, 2026, at 2 p.m., upstairs in the small chapel. Please follow signs or ask ushers for directions. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of Legacy Funeral Homes.