Rex D. Hankins

Rex D. Hankins, age 83, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Laurel’s of Coldwater in Coldwater, Michigan.

He was bron on August 3, 1936 in Wyandot County to Darrell W. and Mary K. Hankins.  He married Norma VanBuskirk on November 14, 1954 in Marseilles United Methodist Church and she passed away June 10, 2019.

Rex is survived by 4 children, Debra Crawford, Rochester Hills, Michigan, Rob Dale (Kelly) Hankins, Lorain, Ohio, Randy (Vickie) Hankins, Galion, Ohio, Diane (Bob Garza) Hankins, Quincy, Michigan. Along with 9 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Along with a sister Peg McAllister of Upper Sandusky.

Rex grew up on a dairy farm in Mifflin Township and went on to work and serve as manager for Landmark in Kirby for many years.  Upon retirement he also worked in sales at the former Crow Motors and then Reineke’s Motors in Upper Sandusky, and along with his wife Norma, managed for a number of years a condo association in Florida.

He was a life member of the BPOE #83 in Upper Sandusky, and for hobbies Rex enjoyed following sports, and playing and coaching fast pitch softball and playing golf.   

Funeral Services for Rex D.  Hankins will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky with the Rev. Denny Delong officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date.

Visitations will be from 12:00pm – 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Sandusky Park Board or the Wyandot County Fair and can be sent to Lucas-Batton at 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

Online condolences may be made at www.lucasbatton.com

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