James Donald Hanks

January 6, 2017

Mr. James Donald “J.D.” Hanks, 87, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.

Mr. Hanks was a native of Bratt, FL, former resident of Molino, FL (35 years) and had resided in Atmore, AL since 1996. Mr. Hanks was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was in the U.S. Air Force, worked in the oil field, collected antique bottles, loved to cook and raised Donna. He attended the Hall’s Fork Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings.

He is survived by his wife, Lettie Caraway Hanks of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Donna Hanks (Tracey) Hall of Atmore, AL; one sister, Marnell Weekley of Pace, FL; two grandchildren, Donna Elizabeth (Jamie) King of Atmore, AL and James Ryan “J.R.” (Virginia) Hall of Gordo, AL; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Windell Hadley officiating.

Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ronald Hanks, Billy Hanks, Steve Wilson, Luman Wilson, Ricky Beasley and Roy Thomas.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brannon Baggett, Kelly Gunn, Fred LaFave, Barry Long, Aubrey Paul and Dallas Sessions.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.

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