Norman F. Hankins

Date of Death: February 5, 2012

Norman “Fleet” Hankins, 91, of West Lafayette died Sunday evening, February 5, 2012, at the Indiana Veterans Home. He was born December 18, 1920, in Darlington to the late Fate and Lula Davenport Hankins. Fleet was in the United States Army Signal Corps from September 7, 1942, to December 8, 1945, serving in South America and the Pentagon. While at the Pentagon he was one of the first to learn that the War in the Pacific had ended. In 1945 he married Norma Miles in Arlington, VA and she preceded him in death in 2010. Norman was a printer for Lafayette Printing Company for 34 years retiring in 1982. He was a member of Stockwell United Methodist Church, Methodist Mens Club and held many offices in the church. Norman enjoyed Bible reading, basketball and other sports.
Surviving are his children Morris Hankins wife Margaret, Lafayette, Glenn Hankins wife Nancy, Dayton, Donald Hankins wife Nora, Lafayette and Stan Hankins wife Brenda, Honolulu, HI. Fleet enjoyed spending time with his 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:30 AM Thursday at Stockwell United Methodist Church. Funeral Service will be 11:30 PM Thursday at Stockwell United Methodist Church, Rev. Mark Berg officiating. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery. Preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Memorials to the Indiana Veterans Home.

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Stan---
You probably do not remember me---so long ago I attended Stockwell UMC.
I used to live with Jim and Linda Morris back in the summer in 1972.
Anyway, read about your father on line and wish to send condolences. May God
pour His comfort upon you in this time. May His presence be a refuge for you.
God bless
Cyndi Gonzales

Hi Morris I don&t know if you remember me, but I am the kid who got you a knife for your birthday!! I remember your Dad and your mother and you have my condolences. I live Maryland now. We had 3 children 2 girls and 1 boy Ted and the two girls Tammy and Jennifer We have 3 grandkids 1 boy and 2 girls. I am still working and so is my wife of 46 years. Tell everybody I said hi.

Roger Rose

My thoughts are with you.

I will miss Fleet terribly. Yet, anyone who knew him knows that he is now with the Lord Jesus, his friends and many family, and his most cherished bride and friend, Norma. I have so much enjoyed being welcomed into their family time and again. He and Norma were truly a special couple from the greatest generation. The song that Fleet requested us to sing the most at the Veterans& Home was ""I&ll Fly Away."" I will think of his kind hands, big smile, unmistakeable voice and his wit when I sing that song and ""some glad morning..."" May God&s love , peace, and comfort fill your hearts as we thank God for the gift of knowing Norman.

I really enjoyed Norm and Norma Hankins from the time I met them at their apartment, then took care of them in Tecumseh hall and pyle. They were the sweetest people that I have had the privelege to know and take care of. Norm knew my name until recently and always had a smile for me when I would see him. I will miss Norm (aka Fleet) alot. My prayers go out to your families and they will always hold a place in my heart and I was glad I got to take care of both your parents.
In my prayers, Rena Washington former head of tech and lincoln, presently manager of mac 3.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

It was my pleasure to have known Norman. I remember when he and Norma were first admitted to the Home. He always had a smile and he was always following Norma down the hall. Sometimes this was reversed, but you hardly ever say one without the other. I know they are now both together and I look forward to seeing them again in our Father&s kingdom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the privilege to have served your family.

Sincerely,
Rose Daniels

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.