Henry "Jim" James Hankins, Jr.

Henry James (Jim) Hankins Jr., 88, of Pinehurst passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

Jim was born in Eden, NC, on January 15, 1933, to the late Henry James Hankins, Sr., and Katie Roberts Hankins.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy.

He is survived by his wife, Lyncia (Lyn) Williamson Hankins, son David (Patricia), and daughter, Heather Watson; 4 grandchildren: Matt and Ashley Hankins, Emma and Lila Watson; and 3 great grandchildren: Collin, Tessa, and Willow.

Jim retired from the Cumberland County Schools in 1985.  In his early career, he was a teacher and coach at Massey Hill High School.  He retired as the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools, Cumberland County Schools.  A private service is planned at a later time with internment at First Presbyterian Church Columbarium, Fayetteville, NC.

Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to:

First Health Hospice and Palliative Care, 251 Campground Rd, West End, NC 27376; or

Pavillon, 241 Pavillon Place, Mill Spring, NC  28756

Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com

Services entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

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