Michael Wayne Hanshaw

Michael “Mike” Hanshaw, 64, he walked with the angels, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his home in Denham Springs, LA. Mike was a native of Charleston, WV, and long time resident of Denham Springs. He worked in many trades, including Georgia Gulf Corp, Baker Auto Works, and in the Hardware retail. Mike was an avid LSU Baseball and LSU/Saints Football. And any chance to display his skills as a BBQ Master extrodinaire, he would gladly take the opportunity. He was loving father, brother, and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter, Julie Crystal Hanshaw; father, Lewis Gene Hanshaw; sister, Robin Hawkins and husband, Neal; brother, David Hanshaw and wife, Debbie; as well as many friends and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Shafer Hanshaw.

Donations may be made in his honor to the Denham Springs Animal Shelter or the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS).

A Celebration of life Service will be held at Istrouma Baptist Church on, Thursday, June 20, 2024, visitation will be from 9:30am until memorial service at 11:00am11:00am–   A visitation with family with light snacks at Cafe Istrouma will follow immediately afterwards.
Julie will have a memory box with memory cards provided to write down your favorite memory of Mike to put in the memory box.  If you are unable to attend the Celebration of Life service, you can comment your favorite memory below and Julie will write it on a memory card and place it in the box for you.