Joseph Oliver Hanks Obituary
In loving memory of Joseph Oliver Hanks of Hays, North Carolina, who departed this world on August 2, 2025 at the age of 94. Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Oliver Hanks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph McKinley and Nancy Elmira Sidden Hanks; and his son Michael Hanks. He is survived by: his wife Nell Alexander Hanks; his children, Julie Swaim (Lee) of Sunset Beach, NC, Patricia Dvorak (Jim) of Hays and David Hanks (Debbie) of Hays; his grandchildren, Cindy Swaim, Amanda Sanchez and Courtney Dvorak; and his great grandchildren, Ava Sanchez, Ella Sanchez and Joshua Dvorak.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Gideon's International Wilkes North Camp, P.O. Box 1791, North Wilkesboro NC 28659.
