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December 12, 2018
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James "Jim" H. Hankla
Nov 18, 1935 - Aug 15, 2018
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Angel Hankla
December 12, 2018 | Decatur, IL | Grandchild
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Debi, Steve and families, So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was such a sweet man! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you all peace, comfort, strength and understanding during this difficult time and the days ahead. With all of our love and sympathy.
Jason and Jane Cobin
August 19, 2018 | Elkville, IL | Friend
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gail & stanley Friedler
August 17, 2018 | Baltimore, MD
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Deepest sympathies
Tom and Shari Stone
Shari Stone
August 17, 2018 | Freeburg, IL
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My prayers and thoughts are with you all.Chris I love and miss you all dearly.Your papaw is dancing and singing with the angels!!!
Kathy Campbell
August 17, 2018 | Knoxville, TN | Friend
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Sure do miss u Mr.Hankla.but u are in a better place.I well never forget u.until we meet again.your friend Cynthia Langwith
Cynthia Langwith
August 17, 2018 | Willisville, IL | Friend
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jeremy, Tiffany & Hailey Grab
August 16, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL | Neighbor
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You all have my deepest condolences
Ed Hill
August 16, 2018 | Murphysboro, IL | Friend
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Obituary
James "Jim" H.'s Obituary
James “Jim” H. Hankla, age 82, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 11:53 a.m. in Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pinckneyville, IL.
Jim was born on November 18, 1935 in Cobden, IL, the son of Hiram Ulysses and Kathryn “Inez” (Puckett) Hankla. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean War and obtaining the rank of Seaman Recruit. On March 5, 1955, he married Jeanette Lewis Ragsdale in Desoto, IL and she survives. He was a member of Roe’s Dale Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL where he served as a deacon. Jim worked as a welder and mechanic most of his life retiring from Arch of Illinois Captain Mine in 1994. He owned and operated Jim’s Repair Shop for many years. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. and the N.R.A. and loved hunting, fishing and old-time gospel music.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jeanette Hankla of Pinckneyville, IL; three children, Debi (Jeff) Gresham of Dowell, IL, Tim (Carla) Hankla of Stonington, IL and Steve (Kathy) Hankla of Pinckneyville, IL; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pat Crow.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lee Valerius officiating. Interment will be in Desoto Cemetery, Desoto, IL with military graveside rites by Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post #2504, Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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