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Morris Hankins Obituary
After graduating, he became a truck driver and delivered for Scotland Foods, and more recently for Purdy Building Materials in Lafayette. He married the love of his life, Cora Margaret Bowling on February 15th 1980. They lived in the Lafayette area.
Morris is survived by three brothers, Glen, Don and Norman Stanley.
Morris became one of Jehovah's Witnesses and remained a faithful servant for many years. Those years serving with his wife were the happiest of his life.
A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 2224 State Street in Lafayette. The memorial is scheduled for June 28th at 2 p.m.
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John Marks
June 6, 2025
I will always have fond memories of Morris! A really wonderful man loved by many.
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Imogene Linedecker
June 3, 2025
Sending my condolences, Mrs. Bob Linedecker widow, former basketbball friend at Clarks Hill IND
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