
James was a 1960 graduate of Dalton High School and attended Western, Kentucky for 3 years. He worked for Link Belt in customer service, retiring in 2000. James enjoyed gardening, playing golf, bowling and tennis.
James is survived by 2 sons: Robert Hampton Hankins of Frankfort and Jeffrey Allen Hankins of Frankfort, 2 sisters: Aretta (Eugene) Dickerson of Madisonville, KY, Freda Doster of Madisonville, KY, and 1 Grandchild, Amelia Hankins.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Juanetta Ford and Jeanette Markos and an infant brother, Allan Hankins.
Funeral Services:
Visitation will be 12 Noon-2 p.m. Friday, February 11, 2022 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Clinton County Cancer Fund. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share a personal message with the family.