Teddy H. Hankins

November 14, 2016

Teddy H. Hankins, 81, of Colfax, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Homewood Health Care in Lebanon.

He was born on July 10, 1935 in Indianapolis to Loyd D. and Lucille M. (Jarvis) Hankins.  He is a 1954 graduate of Colfax High School.  He married Phyllis M. McCarty on April 6, 1959 at the Colfax Methodist Church and she survives.  Ted worked as a General Foreman for the Aluminum Company of America for 30 years retiring in February of 1985.  He was a member of the American Legion.  He enjoyed cars, and working on them.  He had a love of learning and expanded his knowledge on many interests throughout his life.

Memorial donations may be made in Teddy’s honor to the American Legion Post 12 with envelopes available at Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center.

Visitation and Services

Private family graveside services were held at Plainview Cemetery in Colfax.

Survived by:

Surviving along with his wife Phyllis are his Children:  Jackie L. (Roger) Misner of Lafayette, Tadd D. Hankins of South Bend, and Todd L. (Tracy) Hankins of Noblesville;  Sister:  Saundra Sue Timmons of Frankfort;  7 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded by:

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

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5 Condolences for “Teddy H. Hankins”

  1. Joe H Root November 16, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    He was a great person and will be missed by many people. He had a great smile on his face every time I would see him. He would have a kind word and a little chuckle.
    Joe H. Root Veterans Service officer Clinton County

  2. Tammy Lucas Luck November 17, 2016 at 8:06 am

    I was sorry to hear about Ted. I spent a lot of time as a kid in that household. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

  3. Phyllis Bouldin November 18, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Sorry to hear about your Dad. Jackie and Tadd. I worked with you both at Millers many years ago.

  4. Douglas Colter November 18, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Sorry to hear about your loss!

  5. Shell November 27, 2016 at 9:43 am

    I’m sorry to hear about Teddy. May God comfort you in this difficult time. Revelation 21:4 says “He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

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