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Michael E. Hankins

Michael E. Hankins

Michael E, Hankins, 56, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Thursday December 12, 2024 at his home. Mike was born and raised in Cross Plains, Indiana and a 1986 Graduate of South Ripley High School. He was born in Madison, IN on January 12, 1968 the son of William “Bill” and Carolyn Hankins. Mike Married Joanna Burke Hankins in 1988 and to this union was born a son, Cody. Michael is survived by his Wife Joanna, son Cody, and his Daughter in law Emily and grandson Rowan all of Indianapolis. His Mother, Carolyn, of Cross Plains, a brother Mark of Canaan, and his niece Bailey.

He was preceded in death by his father William E Hankins, Paternal grandparent Howard and Lillian Hankins, Maternal Grandparents Harold and Thelma Smith, grandchildren Rori and Riley Hankins.

Services will be private.