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HANKS, Dr. Lawrence J. DR. LAWRENCE J. HANKS Dr. Lawrence J. Hanks, 57, Professor of Polical Science at Indiana University died at his residence in Bloomington, IN. Thursday, November 10, 2011. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at Lewis Funeral Home, Ft. Gaines, GA., burial will follow the services at St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery in Ft. Gaines.
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Martha Harris
April 4, 2019
I first want to say that I hope this is not an infringement upon the family in any way. I did not know your loved one. I simply read a book review of his recently and wanted to follow up on him. The book was "Black Boss" by John Rozier, which I read maybe a year ago. I am a native of the county the book is based on. I was very glad to read your father's (husband's) review of the book. Your father/husband sound like he was a super Dad and very knowledgeable and helpful teacher to his students. A priceless asset to humanity! Please excuse the intrusion. I was so sorry to learn of his passing! I was not an acquaintance, only that I read an article/review from I think 1983.
Joannie (candy) Whye (mitchell)
August 8, 2012
Lawrence and I knew each other before going to first grade. We were child hood friends...played together as children. He was always kind. I moved away from Ft. Gaines at age 11, however after 30 years we saw each other again. He told me about his beautiful family and his accomplishment s. We talked about the old days. I will always cherish those moments and the fact that God made it possible for me to see him. "We can never forget our past." Rest in peace, Lawrence.
Bishop Wayne R Felton
December 13, 2011
I extend heartfelt prayers and share in the pain of the loss of such a terrific scholar and educator, Dr. Lawrence J Hanks. Dr. Hanks was not only my adviser at Tuskegee University but was instrumental in broadening my understanding of life, teaching (and holding me accountable to)the necessity of apt preparedness, and to possess an unshakable resolve to be excellent. His undergraduate tutelage in my life was significantly instrumental in my success in achieving graduate levels of study. His contribution to my intellectual growth has left an indelible mark, which I vow to reciprocate in the lives of others as he did for me. May the Hanks family be blessed, comforted, and strengthened in this bereaving season. Dr. Hanks, Tuskegee University salutes you! Well done, good and faithful servant.
(Tuskegee University, Poli Sci, 1992)
Theresa Baptiste
November 23, 2011
To the Hanks Family, Dr. Hanks was a truly amazing Person. He was my professor at Tuskegee from 1989-1991 and he always inspired me to want more and to excel. He was so passionate about teaching and his students. He made us feel like we were one of the family. He gave me an inspirational plaque when I graduated that said to strive for excellence...even when others think what you are striving for is unattainable. That plaque has been everywhere with me as a constant reminder that there is nothing unattainable. Thanks for sharing him with us. He was truly an awesome man. Sorry for your loss.
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Laura Johnson
November 22, 2011
I had Professor Hanks for African American Political Thought last semester
Dorothy Preston
November 21, 2011
To Diane and Family:
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Hanks. He will be remembered by many for his words of encouragement and great smile!! I lived in the Campus View Apartments from 1990-1994 and the both of you became my mentor. As I was a returning student!!! The day after my graduation you guys invited my entire family to breakfast at your home. Thanks again for being so kind. I know that Dr. Hanks is in a better place. No more pain only Joy!! I will certainly keep you and your family in prayer. May God grant you His Peace, Joy and Mercy.
November 20, 2011
A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be. Sorry for your loss.
Ms. Lillie H, Ivey, Former co-worker at Booker T. Washington School - Tuskegee, Alabama
Keep in touch. My address is: 4966 Co. Rd. 154 Unio Springs, Alabama 36089
Kimball Thornton
November 19, 2011
To my loving and kind family Diane, Shonda, Julius and Mahogany, words can not express the sympathy and the sorrow I feel about losing my cousin Lawrence "Larry" Hanks. He will be greatly missed. He is the role model for what it means to love and cherish your family. He gave himself to mankind in so many ways. His work and commitment to preserving the family history for the Hanks and Turner families will live on forever in addition to his scholarly works and teachings in the area of political science. He touched my heart with his passion and love for family and reuniting with family with his dedication and work in organizing the Hanks and Turner Family Reunions. I am praying for all of you and I will always carry in my heart the great spirit, love and family values that Lawrence exhibited by his character and wisdom. Take care and I will be communicating with you all very soon. Love Always Kimball F. Thornton
November 18, 2011
May God Bless your family at this time and our sympathy is with entire family.With Love Sandra Cooke of Chicago
Freida McDonald
November 18, 2011
Thinking of you with care and sympathy sincerely, Freida McDonald
November 18, 2011
Diane and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. I have fond memories of Larry as a "student-worker" in the Placement Office at Morehouse College for the late Ben McLaurin. I also remember the visits both of you made when you would stop by the office to see us when the children started college at Morehouse and Spelman. May the comfort of others in this time of sorrow support you and show what a difference one life could make to so many...what a blessing one person could be. With Sympathy,
Pat Bowers
Office of Career Services
Morehouse College
Sarita McCoy Gregory
November 18, 2011
My heart is so heavy as I think about our loss, but I rejoice in heaven's gain. Dr. Lawrence Hanks gave me so much more than an education; he gave me inspiration, encouragement, and a sense of direction. I am a college professor today in large part because of him. I only hope to follow in his footsteps and touch my students the way he touched my life. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Joe & Roseline Jimmeh
November 17, 2011
Our fond memories of working and living harmoniously will last: the togetherness and pleasant family socials in our homes. Dr. Hanks is being missed sorley. God's blessings abide still with Mrs. Diane Hanks, the children and other family members.
Achele Price
November 17, 2011
Dr.Hanks was my political science professor at Tuskegee University. Although an education major, Dr. Hanks made political science come alive! He told me once that I should consider changing my major to political science (smile). Dr. Hanks wrote a letter of recommendation for me when I was chosen to study at Vanderbilt University one summer. I credit him for any of my interests in political matters! Dr. Hanks definitely had a positive impact on my life.
-Achele T. Price, B.S. Elementary Education (1991)
November 17, 2011
The graduating class of 1972 expresses their depest sympathy for yours and ours loss, we love him to. May God bless and keep your family safe.praise be to GOD
Leafa Burns
November 16, 2011
Mrs. Hanks
Iam so sorry for your loss. I have knowed you for so many years as a sub teacher to a principal. you will be in our thoughts and prayers
Love
Leafa Burns
Randolph Taylor
November 16, 2011
To the Hanks family, it is with my deepest sympthy that I write these words. Dr, Hanks touched my life eternally as I metriculated at Tuskegee University. As a Political Science major he opened my eyes to a whole new world. To this day I ofen quote phrases and words he would say. Dr. Hanks really made a difference in this world. I KNOW I am a little bit smarter than berfore meeting him. He will be missed yet his memory will love on.
Dorothy Clayton
November 16, 2011
To the Hanks Family,
May God surround you with His peace and comfort you during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Kathleen Headington
November 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to Larry's wonderful family. May God grant you peace and your own headling during this time. We're praying for you as you celebrate his life.
November 15, 2011
To the Hanks Family,
My deepest sympathies to you all. Although our professional paths crossed only from time to time over the years, I knew in Lawrence a thoughtful, generous scholar. I was proud to call him a friend. Please know that he will be missed far and wide, by all those who were touched by his gentle soul, and deep wisdom.
In sympathy,
Prof. Tony Affigne
Providence College
Truphelia Parker
November 15, 2011
To the family:
Dr. Hanks was my very first professor at Tuskegee University, and I have thought of him fondly and often since our first meeting in 1991. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Be well.
Truphelia (Sherman) Parker
B.S. Political Science, 1995
Tuskegee University
November 15, 2011
To the Hanks Family,
On behalf of the Fleetwood-Black family, I want to express my deepest sympathies and compassion for the loss of your loved one. As a family that has also lost a parent to cancer, we understand the hardship and pain you all are experiencing. As we pray for your family, keeping Dr. Hanks in the light, please know that you are not alone, and that God has a great and beautiful plan for all of us.
With love and compassion.
Monica Fleetwood Black,
On behalf of the Fleetwood-Black Family
Bloomington, IN
November 15, 2011
To the Hanks Family.
On behalf of the Fleetwood-Black Family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy and compassion for you loss. As a family that has also lost a parent to cancer, we understand the pain and hardship you all are facing. As we pray for your family, keeping Dr. Hanks in the light, please know that you are not alone, and that God has a great and beautiful plan for us all.
With love and compassion,
Monica Fleetwood-Black,
on behalf of the Fleetwood-Black Family
Bloomington, IN
November 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hanks family. Dr. Hanks will be sorely missed. I was honored to have him as a professor at Tuskegee University back in the 1980's. He was most definitely an inspiration to me.
RIP
George Street
Stone Mountain, GA
The Gilmore Family
November 15, 2011
To The Hanks Family,
Dr. Hanks is an amazing testimony of faith in sickness and in health! We are grateful to have been blessed with his strength, knowledge, warm smile and kind words. May you find peace in knowing this wonderful man, touched not only our lives, but thousands across the world.
With Love,
Jeremy, Ashley & Jocelyn Gilmore
Kimberly
November 15, 2011
To The Family Of Lawrence Hanks: I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort help you in this most difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)
Rachel Lee
November 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time. May his memory always live on in your hearts.
With my greatest condolences,
Panache 25
November 15, 2011
To our linesister Shonda, our Soror Diane and family at the death of your beloved Lawrence J. Hanks, Sr.
May you find comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and "Daddy" is resting in his father's arms. Praise GOD from whom all blessings flow. Praise him Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Our prayers and concerns go out to all of the family, church family, and close friends that God will keep you and that his love surround you during these most difficult times.
"The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms..."
--Deuteronomy 33:27
Love and Prayers,
Panache 25, Spring 97
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter
April Edwards
November 14, 2011
May your memories give you strength
From the Family of Dr Michael Edwards
Barba Baer
November 14, 2011
Dear Hanks family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Hanks was such a inspiration to many. Even through all the tough times in he was able to remain strong and share his faith in God.. the same assets that brought him so much success in this life. Find peace in that he is no longer in pain or suffering. His greatest success was the wonderful family he left behind. He will always be with you. Our condolences..... Joe, Barba, Jacob, Julia, Josh Baer.
Rachael Williams
November 14, 2011
To Diane, Shonda, Julius, Mahogany, and Joy: May God continue to grant you the peace and strength you need during this time. When your heart gets heavy and it seems as if you can't bear it any longer, keep your heads held up high and those beautiful smiles on your faces. Always remember the wonderful times you all share as a loving family. God Bless!
Dr. Walter Stephens
November 14, 2011
My condolences to the Hanks family. He taught me a valuable lesson as a freshman at Tuskegee University and that lesson was NO EXCUSES! I have carried that with me for over 20yrs. I only hope that I have the same impact on the lives of our youth as he did in my life. Rest in peace thy GOOD and FAITHFUL SERVANT!
Dr. Walter E. Stephens
BS Political Science c/o 1995 Tuskegee University
Rachael Williams
November 14, 2011
To Diane, Shonda, Julius, and Mahogany
Curtis and Sharon Warfield and Family
November 14, 2011
To Diane and family. Our prayers and love are with you during this time. While we have lost Larry from this earth, he will forever be in our hearts. May the Lord Bless you and keep you, May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you; and shine his face toward you and give you peace.
Dr. William Oliver
November 14, 2011
"To the Hanks family may God be with you during this time of sorrow. I will always remember how warmly Lawrence welcomed me to IU, particularly when he learned that I received my undrergraduate degree in political science from Tuskegee, the same department that he had chaired prior to coming to IU. I always loved to run into Lawrence on campus, wearing his signature bowtie and that great smile. He always reminded me of those dignified old school HBCU professors. Lawrence was truly a gentleman and a scholar.
God Bless,
Dr William Oliver
Department of Criminal Justice
Indiana Univerity
Skegee '75
Clarence Boone
November 14, 2011
Please accept my sincerest condolences upon the passing of a scholar, a mentor, a motivator and good friend. He will be dearly missed!
- Clarence Boone and Family
Margie Hershey
November 14, 2011
Diane, Mahogany, and all of the Hanks family - please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there's anything we can do to help during this difficult time, you know that you can count on us. Love from Howard and Margie Hershey and Lani
Dr. Kandace Hinton
November 14, 2011
My sincere prayers and love are extended to you, Diane and the the entire Hanks family. Dean Hanks' service looms large in my professional life. He was a blessing as a mentor and friend during my time at IU as his graduate assistant in the of African American Affairs. I'll never forget his kindness toward me! Rest on my friend, my mentor, my Dean!
T. Michael Ford
November 14, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to the Hanks family at the transition of our dear Larry to the next life. He was my best friend and brother. In the days to come may you be at peace, knowing that he is. From my family and I, to all of you, we love you.
Annie Willis
November 14, 2011
I will always remember Dr. Larry Hanks as a good man who loved God, his family and others. He was kind hearted and soft spoken. He was a true ambassador for God. He was a brillant man yet very respectful and humble. He could wear a bow tie. He fought a good fight of faith and held the Lord up in praise all the way back home to glory. May the Lord continue to bless the entire Hanks Family. My prayers and love are with you.
Jared Ellison
November 14, 2011
My heart goes out to the family. Dr. Hanks was an inspiring professor. He will truly be missed.
Kimberly Harris
November 14, 2011
To the entire Hanks family,
Thanking God for the life and influence Dr. Hanks had on our family. A true believer, role model, and awesome example of what a committed husband is.
God Bless all of you during this of bereavement.
In Christian love,
Idris, Basharaa, & Kimberly Harris
Myron Jackson
November 13, 2011
To the Hanks Family:
May God bless and keep your family during this time of deep sorrow. Dr. Lawrence Hanks and his remarkable contributions will endure forever. He was truly an outstanding individual and devout servant. With fond memories know that he is at peace with the Lord.
James Quincy
November 13, 2011
To Mrs. Hanks and Family, please know that I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Hanks. He changed my thinking and ultimately the direction of my life, as I shared with him during what came to be our last conversation. I will always remember him and always be indebted to you for sharing him with us. I am praying for you that the strength and peace of our God will be so powerfully present with you. May he rest in the peace of eternal life.
November 13, 2011
Dr. Hanks shaped my life. I was lazy when I entered Tuskegee and he woke me up real quick after he failed me. It made me grow up and get serious. I will always honor him. God bless the entire family. --- Darryl Moore (Tuskegee University class of 1991 - Political Science)
Harvest and Nedra Smith
November 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Harvest Smith
November 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andrea Love
November 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Hanks family. Heaven on Earth has lost a faithful foot soldier Heaven as the final destination for the true believers has received yet another gem.
Suzanne Faulk
November 13, 2011
To the loving family of Dr. Larry, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know that you are a praying family and have a close relationship with God so I know that your strength will come from that. You have all demonstrated what love of family really means and I hope that you can feel the love coming from that extended family. It was indeed an honor to have been with him in Sunday School to share with his thoughts and ideas about God's Word. May He bring you much peace.
Stephen Corbett
November 12, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the entire Hanks family. I am honored to have known such a kind, generous, and compassionate man. I will miss our philosophical conversations and friendship, and will be forever grateful to him for protecting the hearts of those most vulnerable. It speaks to the man he was, and always will be---the consummate gentleman.
Betty Williams
November 11, 2011
We wanted to keep you here with us always, but God needed you home. I know you're in Heaven watching over us until we can all be together again. You will be missed and always loved. To know you was to be Blessed.
Love Betty and Stephen
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