Richard Hanks

Richard W. Hanks, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 5:17 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Richard was born March 12, 1943 in Marion the son of Alonzo and Mary (Klope) Hanks. He was a member of the Marion Eagles and Richard retired from the Livestock Barn in Goreville where he had worked for 16 years. The things he enjoyed most were farming and spending time with his family. Survivors include; Two Daughters; Lori Holmes and husband Noble of Crab Orchard and their children James Noah and Jordan Lee Holmes Alma Walsh and husband Mark of Tennessee Brother Ruel Hanks of Pittsburg Four Sisters; Carrie Hensley of Cuba, Missouri Margaret Rushing of Jefferson City, Missouri Elsie Black of Marion Fern Randall of Mt. Vernon Companion Nelle Terry of Goreville Three Sons; Richard L. Hanks and wife Karen of Texas Allen Hanks and wife Lorie of Texas Roger Hanks and wife Kathy of Texas Preceded by his Parents Funeral services will be Friday, December 30, 2011 at 3 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Shorty Alsip officiating. Burial will follow in Worley Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 1 P.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.