Husband of Hulda Jane JEFFERY;
- Married on August 16, 1877.
Calico Rock Progress, Calico Rock, Arkansas, February 23, 1940.
Death Claims Aged Citizen of Mt Olive
Roland H. Hanks, pioneer citizen of Mount Olive, died Monday, after an illness of several days. His death occurred at Paragould, where he had been spending some time visiting with his daughter.
Deceased was a native of Louisiana, but practically all his life was spent at or near Mt Olive, where he was engaged at farming and stock raising. He was a highly respected citizen and a leader in his community. He took an active part in public affairs until ill health forced his retirement only a few years ago. Deceased was 86 years of age, and had a wide acquaintance over Izard and Stone Counties.
Besides numerous relatives and a host of friends, deceased is survived by three sons, Rupert of Kansas City, Ray of Batesville, Shelby Hanks of Calico Rock; eight daughters, Mrs Bertie McGinniss of Kansas City, Mrs Alma Houston and Mrs Jeffie Harris of Paragould, Mrs Bessie Hayden of Boswell, Mrs Nina Mae Steinart of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs Lena G. Combs of Calico Rock, Mrs Jessamine Jeffery and Mrs Ernestine Jeffery of Mt Olive.
The funeral was held at Mt Olive Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, interment being in Mt Olive Cemetery.
(Obituary transcribed and contributed by a generous volunteer)
Husband of Hulda Jane JEFFERY;
- Married on August 16, 1877.
Calico Rock Progress, Calico Rock, Arkansas, February 23, 1940.
Death Claims Aged Citizen of Mt Olive
Roland H. Hanks, pioneer citizen of Mount Olive, died Monday, after an illness of several days. His death occurred at Paragould, where he had been spending some time visiting with his daughter.
Deceased was a native of Louisiana, but practically all his life was spent at or near Mt Olive, where he was engaged at farming and stock raising. He was a highly respected citizen and a leader in his community. He took an active part in public affairs until ill health forced his retirement only a few years ago. Deceased was 86 years of age, and had a wide acquaintance over Izard and Stone Counties.
Besides numerous relatives and a host of friends, deceased is survived by three sons, Rupert of Kansas City, Ray of Batesville, Shelby Hanks of Calico Rock; eight daughters, Mrs Bertie McGinniss of Kansas City, Mrs Alma Houston and Mrs Jeffie Harris of Paragould, Mrs Bessie Hayden of Boswell, Mrs Nina Mae Steinart of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs Lena G. Combs of Calico Rock, Mrs Jessamine Jeffery and Mrs Ernestine Jeffery of Mt Olive.
The funeral was held at Mt Olive Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, interment being in Mt Olive Cemetery.
(Obituary transcribed and contributed by a generous volunteer)
Family Members
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William Edwin Hanks
1878–1886
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Jesse Lee Hanks
1879–1886
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Ernest Hancel Hanks
1881–1886
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Rupert Roland Hanks
1883–1952
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Cora Roberta "Bertie" Hanks McGinnis
1885–1971
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Alma Hanks Houston
1886–1982
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Bessie Virginia Hanks Hayden
1889–1988
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Nina Mae Hanks Steinert
1892–1978
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Clara Jeffery "Jeffie" Hanks Harris
1893–1960
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Lena Gertrude Hanks Combs
1896–1997
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Ray Herbert Hanks
1897–1985
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Clarence Shelby Hanks
1899–1956
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Helen Jessamine Hanks Jeffery
1903–1986
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Ernestine Bland Hanks Jeffery
1905–1992
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