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Earl Hankton Obituary

Hankton, Sr. Deacon Earl Hankton, Sr. went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the age of 96. A native of Raceland, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a World War II Veteran. Earl Sr. is survived by his wife of 75 years, Louise Jackson Hankton and one son, Earl Hankton, Jr. (Carolyn). Five grandchildren - Chanda, LaMonica and Earl Hankton III, Christy Hankton Price (Gregory), Diedra Meredith; five great grandchildren - Gregory Torrence, Ceairra Price, Teyana Harness, Chanel Harness and Cayla Price; three sisters in laws - Susan Jackson Charles, Alma and Christine Jackson, and a host of nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents George and Tucine Hankton, three brothers - Ernest, Joseph, and George Hankton Jr., three sisters Josephine Hankton, Louise Hankton Kelly, and Ida Hankton Lawson. Pastors, Officers and Members of Greater Little Rock B.C., Pleasant Valley B.C., New Life Bible Fellowship Church, employees of U.S. Postal Services, and members of I.L.A. Local 3000 and Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and friends are invited to attend the home going celebration at 11:00 AM on Monday March 21, 2016 at Pleasant Valley M.B.C., 5919 Morrison Road, New Orleans, LA 70126. Rev. Reginald Varnado, Pastor. Reverend Joshua Palmer, Pastor of Greater Little Rock B.C., Officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guest book.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 17 to Mar. 20, 2016.

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Kim Weems-Sterling

April 11, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elvins & Darryl sims

March 21, 2016

The hankton family have my deepest condolence will keep your family in my prayer.

Gloria thompson

March 21, 2016

The Hamton family are in our prayer The Thompson Family.

Larry M. Lawson Sr.

March 21, 2016

May God Bless the Hankton family at this time. To my friend Earl Jr, stay STRONG my brother.

Lorina Leslie

March 21, 2016

Our sincerest condolences to the family of Uncle Earl Hankton. May he rest in heaven. In Jesus name we pray. From, Lorina M. Leslie, Aleska Evans, Vangogh, Nancy, Lorina & Genovese Rucker

March 20, 2016

Mrs. Hankton and Earl, Jr.
May you and your family enjoy peace and wonderful memories of your spouse and father. I met him several times at Greater Little Rock Baptist Church when my brother Rev. Stephen J. Lockhart, Jr. was Head Minister. He was a kind and gentle man.
Our prayers will continue to be with you as you celebrate his long and wonderful life.
Glendell and Larry Richardson
Harvey, LA.

Gail Collins

March 20, 2016

Y'all have my condolence, i will keep praying for the.

Michele Luke

March 20, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lucille Parent-Hankton

March 20, 2016

Dear Aunt Louise and family:
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of our beloved Uncle Ty. Take comfort in knowing that others share in your loss. My prayers are with you now and always.

Gayle Stephens

March 19, 2016

You guys have my sympathy. Always cherish all of the great memories.

March 19, 2016

What a privilege for the family to have shared so many wonderful memories with Earl during his long life!-Psalms 90:10

barbara hamilton

March 18, 2016

May God's grace and fond memories of your father be with you always.

Kevin & Janice Dolliole

March 18, 2016

Earl & Ann,
May God wrap His arms around you and your family and bring you comfort and peace.

Gretchen Hankton

March 17, 2016

To my family
I would like to think that families reunite somewhere. I would like to think that all the brothers are together laughing and sharing great memories. I would like to think they never leave us. I send you love.
Gretchen

Edward Spears

March 17, 2016

Mrs. Hankton and Family, We are sadden by the news of Mr. Hankton's passing. We had the opportunity to meet you all when we walked through the neighborhood. He was always a gentleman. Eileen and Ed Spears.

Otis &Gwendolyn Davenport &family

March 17, 2016

Dear Earl and family,
We send you all our love and prayers. Your father was such a kind man and we all will miss his gentle sprit. May God give you comfort and peace in the days to come.

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