Albert V. Hanson, 85, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010, at his residence. Born February 1, 1925 in Carlisle, IN, he was the son of Logan and Millie Kelly Hanson. He married Mary Lu Bergdoll on July 17, 1948 in Terre Haute, IN. A coal miner's son, Al spent his early years living along the Illinois-Indiana line. In December 1941, he moved with his family to Leesville, IN. A World War II Veteran, Al served in the United States Army 55th Medium Transportation Corp. He was stationed in the Hawaiian Islands. After returning from military service in 1946, he entered barber college and received his Practitioner of Barber Science Diploma in 1948. His barbering career began at Camp Atterbury where he "introduced recruits to their first taste of military life". In 1954, Al opened "Al's Barber Shop" at 1612 "H" Street in Bedford. It was at this location he remained for 45 years, retiring in 1999. He took great pride in giving a child his first haircut and being able to tell them he also cut their great-grandfather's hair. He loved his customers and often said "retirement was not for him". Besides his shop, he also had been affiliated with East-Side Lincoln Mercury. Al was of the Lutheran faith, being confirmed in 1953 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Leesville. He was a charter member of the Bedford Exchange Club, Masonic Lodge 14 F&AM, Scottish Rite Indianapolis Valley, Murat Shriners, and the White River Humane Society. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lu Hanson of Bedford; one son, Martin Linda Hanson of Carmel, and one daughter; Carolyn Ann Marvin Huffman of Medora; three granddaughters, Allison Huffman of Medora, Jessica Hanson of Indianapolis and Jill Hanson of Tempe, AZ; one sister, Betty Gilstrap of Bedford and one brother-in-law, James Bergdoll of Leesville; and several nieces and nephews. Al was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, James, Robert, Wayne "Wick", and Joe; two sisters, Mabel Hanson Cunningham and Emaline Hanson Brown. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 10, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Wolka officiating. Entombment will follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Pall Bearers will be Keith Gilstrap, Greg Gilstrap, Ben Fergason, Alan Dalton, Joe Harrell and Marvin Huffman. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Gillen Post #33. Friends may call from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the White River Humane Society in memory of Albert V. Hanson.