Mark L. Hankins Jr.

Mark L. Hankins Jr., 79, of Midlothian, passed November 2, 2002 to be with his Maker. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Hankins; his son, Jeff Hankins; his daughter, Dee Nelms and her husband, David; two sisters, five grandchildren, one half sister and three half brothers. Mark L. was best known for teaching hundreds of young and old to ride and love horses and for teaching us how to live and love life. He fought for his country with seven invasions during WW II in the Pacific Theatre, serving as a Navy Bosom’s Mate on the LST (long slow target) 1027. He was also noted in this area for landscape design and beautiful woodturnings. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt 60), Powhatan. A memorial service will be held outside at his home Thursday, 2 p.m. followed by music and refreshments for all of his friends (casual dress). Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maymount Foundation, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond, Va. 23220.