Daniel Burton Hankins Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Daniel Burton Hankins Jr. (Montgomery, Alabama), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 23, 2026 at the age of 90. Daniel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Daniel Burton Hankins Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel B. Hankins and Mary Cagle Hankins; and his siblings, William Erman Hankins, James Carol Hankins, Mitchell Hankins, Liz Hankins King, Moreen Hankins Whitworth, James "Buddy" Hankins and George Hankins.

He is survived by: his wife Ella Ann Ragas Hankins; his children, Wanda Faye Wages (Steve), Richard Burton Hankins (Lisa), Kelli Jo Gilliam (James), Lesli Marilynne Shoemaker (Lance) and Daniel Todd Hankins (Beth); his grandchildren, Alan Wages, Amy Wages, Camille Hankins, Devin Gilliam, Griffin Shoemaker, Will Hankins, Jackson Hankins, Savannah Shoemaker, Marina Shoemaker, Cruz Shoemaker, Kate Hankins, Julia Hankins and Ruby Hankins; and his great grandchildren, Kaleb Wages, Paizlee Wages, Anna Wages and Asher Mendez.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (stjude.org) or Eastern Meadows Church of Christ/Pete Hankins Benevolence Fund (8464 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117).