Howard E. Hanks

July 7, 2017

Mr. Howard E. Hanks, 79, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 in Pensacola, Florida.

Mr. Hanks was a native and lived most of his life in Bratt, FL, except the 20 years of Military Service. He was retired from the USAF with 20 years of service and Exxon Mobil with 20 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Loved his church, country and golfing. He was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnie & Sally Hanks, four brothers, Arthur, Horace, Sylvester & Leonard and a sister, Audie Bolerjack.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Myrle Harris Hanks of Bratt, FL; one son, Mark (Delyn) Hanks of Pace, FL; two daughters, Donna (Wayne) Gunn of Bratt, FL and Pam (Michael) Mullen of Pensacola, FL; one beloved brother-in-law, Jim Bolerjack; four grandchildren, Ryan & Taylor Hanks, Haley & Kaitlyn Gunn; one great grandchild, Aryan Strehl and a host of family members.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 7, 2017 at 9:30 AM at the Bratt First Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Hawsey, Rev. Jr. Hanks and Rev. Jesse Woods officiating.

Burial will be at the Barrancas National Cemetery @ 12 noon with full military honors.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Danny Bolerjack, Terry Harris, Steve Hanks, Rick Amerson, Wade Harris, Mark Harris, Todd Harris, and Ryan Hanks.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Senior Adult Men’s Sunday School Class.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries