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Charles HANKINS Obituary

Charles D. "Chuck" Hankins, 52, of 638 S. 19th, died at 8:22 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 10, 2009) in Blessing Hospital. Born March 3, 1957, in Fitchburg, Mass., Charles was a son of William P. and Mary W. Fenton Hankins. He married Jacki K. Kientzle on June 15, 1979, in Quincy. Chuck enjoyed bowling, fishing, restoring old cars and working on his computer. He was devoted to his family and especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren. Mr. Hankins was employed as a mechanic at Moorman Manufacturing for 19 years and also tended bar at the Casino Starlight for over 25 years. He was last employed at the Phil Craig Roofing Company for five years, retiring in 2002 due to ill health. Survivors include his wife, Jacki; one daughter, Abigail R. "Abbie" Hankins, of Quincy; two sons, Tyler C. Hankins and his wife, Lucy, and Evan W. Hankins and his wife, Sara, both of Quincy; his faithful companion, Cooper; four grandchildren, Quinton P., Ethan A., Carter J., and Olivia H. Hankins, all of Quincy; four brothers, Robert E. Hankins and his wife, Dottie, William L. Hankins and his wife, Freda, Douglas E. Hankins and his wife, Pam, and Gary W. Hankins and his fiancee', Heather Benjamin, all of Quincy; three sisters, Penny R. Musolino and her husband, Robert, of Quincy, Charlotte R. Woosley of Quincy and Diana L. Ogle and her husband, Greg, of Geneseo; three uncles, Larry Fenton, Jim Fenton and Richard Fenton and his wife, Colleen, all of Quincy; and one aunt, Judy McGlaughlin, of Quincy. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and cousins. Mr. Hankins was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Terrance Hankins. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Renner conducting. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. MEMORIALS: Ronald McDonald House or children's education fund. ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2009.

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John & Betty Gebhardt

December 21, 2009

We were very sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerad and Brandy

December 16, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our hearts and prayers. He was a great man and will be deeply missed.

Dan Burton

December 15, 2009

Hankins family, deepest sympathies on Chuck's passing. He was a good man nad he will be missed.

Cindy Dittmer Foster

December 15, 2009

Jacki,

I have been away from Quincy for a long time, but my Mom keeps me informed about things there. I was sorry when she told me that you had lost your husband. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Beth Anne Young

December 15, 2009

Im so sorry for your lost. He was a really good guy with a big heart. I will remember him always.

Pam Dade

December 15, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike, Tonya, and Haily Blackorby

December 14, 2009

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

Michael, AJ & the Lay Family

December 14, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we hope that you always remember the good times you shared as a family and cherish those memories forever, god bless you and may he walk with you hand in hand through this time of sorrow.

Lauryn Snyder

December 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Abbie you are a strong and beautiful girl and I know your dad will be watching and guiding you and your family throughout the rest of your lives. I am only a phone call away. God Bless.

John Berter

December 14, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. He was good guy and friend to my sister Kathy. I will always remember him coming to our house to visit and giving me a motorcycle ride when I was young. My prayers go out to his family.

Mike & Chris Baehr,Sr

December 13, 2009

Our thoughts are with you as you go throught this tough time. May God bless you and comfort you.

December 13, 2009

Jacki,
Please know that my heart and hand go out to you, and we will be remembering you and your family in our prayers today and in the days to come. God bless.
Maralee Renner

Rick K.

December 13, 2009

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

Abbie Hankins

December 13, 2009

Thank you everyone for all of your support. It really means a lot to my mom, me and the boys. Dad is in a better place where he doesnt have to suffer anymore.

Carol & Bill Kammerer

December 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss. Carol & Bill Kammerer & Family.

Paul & Carolyn Stupasky

December 13, 2009

Jackie, we are thinking of you and the rest of the family in our prayers. Peace from, Shorty and Carolyn Stupasky

Paul and Stephanie Cress

December 13, 2009

It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
With Loving Memories

jim kells

December 13, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Jeff/Marci Patterson

December 13, 2009

Billie and Freda...We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless...

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