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James Hankins Obituary
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James Harold Hankins, 85, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 13, 2016. Visitation will be 5-8pm Wednesday, February 17, 2016 and 1pm until the 2pm funeral service Thursday, February 18, 2016, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram.
Interment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl.
Mr. Hankins was born in Smith County, MS to the late, Clinton Bryant Hankins and Effie Mae Looney Hankins. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict, he moved to South Jackson. He worked at Duraco Industries as a Trainor and was a 32 degree Mason with the Leavell Woods Lodge and also a Wahabi Temple Shriner. He was a member of Oakview Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Hankins was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed helping friends and neighbors with their projects and working in the yard. He enjoyed spending time with his family and church members, especially church outings. He enjoyed having a garden each year, so he could share his vegetables with family and friends. He always put his family first. He was the patriarch of the family. He always felt no matter your job, it should be done with pride and to the best of your ability. He believed in the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremiah Walley; siblings, Betty Jean Hankins, Mary Hankins and David Hankins. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Tip Hankins of Jackson; son, Jamie (Jennifer) Hankins of Madison; daughter, Devonda (Henry) Walley of Jackson; brothers, Jimmy Dale Hankins of Foley, AL and Carrol Hankins of Taylorsville; sisters, Alice Overland of Ellisville, Pearl Grace Robinson of Terry, Johnnie Lee of Brandon and Helen Gately of Centeridge; grandchildren, Heath Walley, Deanna Walley, Ethan Hankins and Annabelle Hankins; great grandchilden, Christian Walley, Jeremiah Walley, Grayson Walley, Dylan Storey and Dawson Smith.
Memorials may be made to Oakview Baptist Church. On line guest book available at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com.
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Linda Brown Edwards
February 23, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Hankins, I knew the two of you when I worked at Amsouth Bank on Terry Rd, you brought me tomatoes, have never forgotten about you. Grace took me under her wing when I worked at Shippers Express also. Praying for all of you.
Willy Holiman
February 18, 2016
I am so very sorry to hear about James passing. He was such a wonderful man and helped me many times during my youth always with a smile. Our deepest prayers and heartfelt blessings are with you, Hankins family.
dee osborne
February 18, 2016
Devonda, we are so very sorry;Coronet seems like a lifetime ago,we remember your dad well
Betsy Shannon
February 18, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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Tiffany Cannon
February 18, 2016
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Tiffany Cannon
February 18, 2016
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
February 17, 2016
My condolences to the Hankins family. May you find happiness in your cherished memories of your loved one during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4
Robert Mahaffey
February 17, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Johnny and Carolyn Barr
February 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. James Harold was a good man.
February 16, 2016
James was a kind, caring person and the Gilchrist's loved him like family. We will miss him so. Love and prayers for all the Hankins family. Kathleen Gilchrist Mims
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