Timothy Hankins,

Mr. Timothy Claude "Charlie" Hankins, Jr., age 59, of the Caleb Hollow section of Baptist Valley, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 8, 2007 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Baptist Valley and was the son of the late Claude and Jeanette Harrison Hankins. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired locomotive engineer with Norfolk-Southern Railroad. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the military as a Chief Warrant Officer and served as a helicopter pilot. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the MOAA. He was a faithful member of the Cliffield Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, where he served in many capacities including Elder, Sunday School Superintendent, and head of the Property Committee. Charlie enjoyed life and was always in awe at the wonders of God?s creations. Survivors are: His loving wife of 34 years, Gussie Earls Hankins One Daughter: Amanda Hankins of Knoxville, Tennessee One Son: Timothy Hankins of Cedar Bluff, Virginia Three Grandchildren: Austin, Dallas, and Albany Special Daughter: Joni Shawver and husband, Eddie of North Tazewell, Virginia One Sister: Katie Haines and husband, Jim of Falls Mills, Virginia Sister-in-laaw: Frances Earls of Cedar Bluff, Virginia Special caregivers: Clara Rasnake, Becky Davis, Betty Looney, Linda Miller, Pauline Bandy, Judy Colley, Hannah Sluss, Kenneth Earls, and the staff of Preferred Hospice. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles and a host of loving friends and family as well as his special companion and pet dog: Norman also survive. Funeral services for Timothy Claude "Charlie" Hankins, Jr. will be conducted Monday, June 11, 2007 at 2:00pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Rufus Spence and Rev. Chris White officiating. Interment will follow at the Harrison-Earls Family Cemetery at Cliffield, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Kenneth Earls, Sam Cecil, Ron Presley, John Pennineton, Jerry Cochran, and Ken Crabtree. Honorary Pallbearers will be Elders and Deacons of the Cliffield Christian Church. Members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call after 6:00pm Sunday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cliffield Christian Church, 345 Earls Branch Rd, Pounding Mill, VA 24637.

Timothy Hankins,

January 15, 1948 - June 8, 2007