James A. Hankinson

September 18, 2017

Hankinson, James A., "Hank";, passed away at home unexpectedly September 18, 2017. He was a 24 year veteran, retiring as a Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy (Jenks) Hankinson, daughters Jody A. Hankinson, Kerry L. Mirto and husband Frank, and son Scott N. Hankinson and his wife Jody and 4 grandchildren. He is also survived by his 5 siblings, Judy, Denzel, Dick, Nancy, Tom and 10 nieces and nephews. Hank graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1967 and immediately joined the United States Air Force. He was proud of his 24 years of service to his country and enjoyed the people and places he was able to experience. He went on to establish a career working in the cable industry for 16 years, retiring in 2010. Hank spent his remaining time enjoying family and the camaraderie of his military retiree group ARCC. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to any veterans group of your choosing or to ARCC c/o Jim Bell, 168 Ridge Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917. Visitation to which family and friends are invited will be Friday September 22nd from 4-7:00 p.m. in the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Rd., Scituate. Additional services to take place Monday September 25th from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Douglas Funeral Home, North Pleasant St., Amherst MA 01002. Burial will be private in Massachusetts.