Johnny Grover Hanes

Johnny Grover, Hanes, 76, of State Road, North Carolina passed away January 13, 2026, at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Born August 24, 1949, in Surry County, to the late Grover Watson Hanes Jr. and the late Mary Ruth Calloway Hanes. Johnny graduated from Surry Central High School, and Catawba College. He then attended and graduated from Gardner Webb University with his master’s degree. Johnny is remembered as a caring teacher of 31 years with Surry County Schools. He encouraged his students to believe in themselves and nurtured their love of learning through his vast subject knowledge. Johnny was a lifelong member of Mountain Park Baptist Church, where he got married and was a faithful servant to the church where he taught Sunday school and served as deacon for many years, as his health permitted. Johnny's favorite hobbies were playing music and restoring antique cars. He played several instruments including dobro, banjo, and guitar. Johnny's masterful dobro playing is featured on many recordings including South Fork Band. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 50 years, Reeceanna Bowers Hanes, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, John Barret Hanes and Katie, of Winston-Salem; granddaughter, Caroline Ruth Hanes, of Winston-Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Janie Johnston and Jimmy, of State Road; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Randy Bowers and Susan, of McLeansville; and nephew, Alan Bowers and Olivia, of Durham. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by lifelong friend, Dean Wood. Johnny will be remembered as a caring husband, father, grandfather, friend and compassionate teacher whose influence and humor will be sorely missed. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Mountain Park Baptist Church. The funeral service will take place following the visitation, Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Mountain Park Baptist Church with Rev. Granville Branch and Rev. Tim Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain Park Cemetery. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Central Continuing Care for the compassionate care while Johnny was in their care. The family would also like to thank the caregivers, Retha Holbrook and Teressa Ayers for their kindness to Johnny. The family extends many thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care for their support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Continuing Care Activities Department, 1287 Newsome Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson, NC is serving the Hanes family.