1929
Edward
2007
Edward Hanks
September 15, 1929 — December 10, 2007
HANKS, EDWARD LEE “BUD” age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 10, 2007, at his home with his dear wife of fifty-five years, Marietta Edwards Hanks.
He is survived by his sons, Charles Edward Hanks and wife Linda of Salem, William (Billy) Hanks and wife Terry of Christiansburg; five grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Brandon, Ramsey, Lindsey, Kayla and Dylan Hanks; his brother, Frank Hanks and wife Betty of Christiansburg; sisters, Helen Ireland of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Faye Worrell of Sanford, Florida, many special nieces and nephews; and special friends Jim and Martha Mannon of Floyd.
Bud was preceded in death by his father, Parley Franklin Hanks and mother, Hattie Morris Hanks; sisters, Beulah Horton, Ruth Chandler, Kate Board, Bonnie Nester and Virginia Pearl Hanks.
Bud retired from RAAP in 1991 with 40-1/2 years of service. He enjoyed hunting for many years and the last few years he enjoyed watching sports on TV. He never wanted to miss a Virginia Tech football game. He was a member of and attended St. Paul United Methodist Church. A big note of thanks is given to Dr. Phillip Shiner and his staff along with the nursing staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Also, many thanks to Phyllis Alls of Pearisburg, in-home caregiver, who has done a wonderful job helping care for Bud during his final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be sent to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825A Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 12 noon Wednesday, Dec. 12, at St. Paul United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Brian Siegel and Rev. Dr. David Goodpasture with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
He is survived by his sons, Charles Edward Hanks and wife Linda of Salem, William (Billy) Hanks and wife Terry of Christiansburg; five grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Brandon, Ramsey, Lindsey, Kayla and Dylan Hanks; his brother, Frank Hanks and wife Betty of Christiansburg; sisters, Helen Ireland of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Faye Worrell of Sanford, Florida, many special nieces and nephews; and special friends Jim and Martha Mannon of Floyd.
Bud was preceded in death by his father, Parley Franklin Hanks and mother, Hattie Morris Hanks; sisters, Beulah Horton, Ruth Chandler, Kate Board, Bonnie Nester and Virginia Pearl Hanks.
Bud retired from RAAP in 1991 with 40-1/2 years of service. He enjoyed hunting for many years and the last few years he enjoyed watching sports on TV. He never wanted to miss a Virginia Tech football game. He was a member of and attended St. Paul United Methodist Church. A big note of thanks is given to Dr. Phillip Shiner and his staff along with the nursing staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Also, many thanks to Phyllis Alls of Pearisburg, in-home caregiver, who has done a wonderful job helping care for Bud during his final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be sent to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825A Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 12 noon Wednesday, Dec. 12, at St. Paul United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Brian Siegel and Rev. Dr. David Goodpasture with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
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