George L. Hanks

1927 - 2013

George L. Hanks obituary, 1927-2013, Covington, LA

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

5101 Westbank Expressway

Marrero, Louisiana

George Hanks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 7, 2013.

George L. Hanks, 85, of Covington, LA, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Lakeview Hospital in Covington. Mr. Hanks was a native of Bratt, FL and has resided most of his life in Westwego, LA. He belonged to Square and Compass Masonic Lodge in Kenner, LA and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was the beloved husband of Marie M. Hanks for over 57 years. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Hanks and Bill Hanks of Mobile, Al; three daughters Bobbie McLaney of Flowery Branch, GA, Tammy Schuler of Monroe, LA, and Hope Zamora-McElreath of Covington, LA; One sister, Mrs Marnelle Weekley of Pensacola, FL and one brother, Mr. J.D. Hanks of Almore, AL, as well as a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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February 21, 2013

Hope Zamora

Thanking of you Dad ?
In this picture I was on the phone with you. :)

Posted by Hope Zamora

January 20, 2013

Destiny Zamora

Pawpaw i was thinkin bout yu tonight as i do everyday just layin n bed rememberin all u ever had tew say i wish i could hav said more tew yu b4 yu left but i guess it was fa da best i kno yu didnt want me or mama see yu die but we wish we had dat chance tew say dat one last guddbye wen we wlked n we knew yu was alreadii gone for i held yu tight as yu lay pain free i hope yu felt n heard me as i told yu i loved yu n smiled so bright as i always hav told yu not once but more den twice i lov yu pawpaw n yu will always be n mi life as i go on through life i shall kept yu n mi heart n still hold yu just as tight

January 14, 2013

Hope Zamora

Just because her eyes don't tear all the time, doesn't mean her heart don't cry. ?
We Love you and miss you more than words can express Dad!

Posted by Hope Zamora

January 13, 2013

Bobbie McLaney

I miss and love you dad.
Bobbie

January 12, 2013

George Hanks

Posted by George Hanks

January 10, 2013

Marie Long

"Heeeey Cowboy!"Will always be in my heart and always remembered because of you Uncle Hanks... We will always love you. RIP

January 9, 2013

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr George at the Waffle House many mornings in Covington, LA He Always smiled and had such interesting stories of his travels. We also live in Penn Mill Lakes Subdivision. RIP, Mr George. Barbara & Ed

January 9, 2013

Donna Hanks-Hall

I was blessed to have GL Hanks as my Uncle. He always made me smile and had a funny story to tell me. He reminded me so much of his mother, Grandma Hanks. I know that they are having a glad reunion up in Heaven!!!!

January 9, 2013

So sorry to hear about Mr. Hanks our deepest sympathy to the family.

Regions Bank-Westwego Office

January 9, 2013

John & Valerie Bumgarden

Nanny We are sorry to hear about Parrins passing. Love you If we can help contact us.

January 9, 2013

ALLEN ADAMS

RIP------Going to miss you :(

January 8, 2013

Kay Levy

Hope and family

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.

Kay Levy

January 8, 2013

Debra Loup-Philip

Ms. Marie and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Hank. Sending you and your family my deepest sympathy.

January 8, 2013

Sonia Griffin-Gaspard

Ms. Marie, Hope & Family
I am so sorry for your lost. I will always remember Mr. Hank. He was a very nice person to know. My Prayers are with you.

January 8, 2013

Connie & Anthony Christiano

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

January 8, 2013

Marie and family, I am so sorry for you're loss. May God grant you strength and peace in your time of great sorrow. My prayers are with you.

Bonnie Rae Laird

January 8, 2013

Sandra Galloway

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ms Marie and her family.

January 8, 2013

darlene cheramie

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 7, 2013

Misty Furlong

I didn't know Uncle Hanks long but what I did know of him I liked he was a sweet man I always will remember him coming into the Donut shop every morning and ordering a grilled biscuit with grape jelly and a coffee..... You will be greatly missed...Rest in Heaven. Mr.and Mrs. Michael Furlong.

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