Paul David Hankins Obituary

The passing of Paul David Hankins of Coldwater, Mississippi occurred on August 18, 2026. Paul, born on April 16, 1940, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Egbert Hankins and Grace Hankins; and his siblings, Sue Mills, Coleen Wilson, Buster Hankins, Harold Hankins and James Hankins.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Hankins; his children, Pam Hankins Chaney (J. T.), Gwyn Smith (Paul) and David Hankins (Kelley); his grandchildren, Jennifer Grace Jackson (Jeremy), Richard Chaney (Katlyn), Keagan Smith, Grace Harsch (Chris) and Olivia Hankins; his great grandchildren, Joseph Thompson, Garrett Taylor, William Thompson, Rowan Thompson, Leon Harsch, Valerie Harsch and Max Chaney; and his great great grandchild Vanessa Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Coldwater First Baptist Church for the children's play area or building fund.