By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Monday, September 9, 2019

    4:00 to 8:00 pm, and

    Tuesday, September 10, 2019

    8:00 to 10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Tuesday, September 10, 2019

    10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Max M. Hankins II, 45, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

    Max was born February 15, 1974, to Max Marshall and Vicie (nee Bowles) Hankins I, in Frankfort, Indiana.

    He was a 1992 graduate of Barren County High School in Glasgow, Ky. Max was saved at the age of 19, at Cedar Cross Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member.

    He was a former employee of Eaton Axle in Glasgow, KY, before moving to Illinois.  He then joined Local 42 out of St. Louis and also worked for Spirtas Wrecking Co. and Marschel Wrecking.  Max took great pride in his work.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was able to go on one last hunting expedition with the Jared Burke Foundation in 2018.  Max loved cruising with his boys, while listening to country music.  He loved classic cars and motorcycles.  Max was sure to leave a smile on the face of anyone he met.  He truly loved his children with all his heart.

    He is survived by his mother, Vicie Bowles; children, Brooklynn Anne Hankins, Summershade, KY, Kali Joe Hankins, Glasgow, KY, Max Marshall Hankins III, Glasgow, KY, Ledger Ian Hankins, Highland, IL, Lyeden Otto Hankins, Highland, IL, Blaine Aspen Haberer, Highland, IL and Jarron Evan Haberer, Highland, IL; sister, Tammy (Aaron) Hensley, Canmer KY; nieces and nephews, Blake, Sarah, Faith and Landen, Canmer, KY; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins; along with his Highland family, Jessie Hankins, Holly Schrage, Vicky & Ray Busch, Trey Busch, and Dorcas Thompson.

    He was preceded in death by his father, Max Marshall Hankins I; grandparents, Hobart & Bessie Hankins and John Allen & Pauline Bowles.

    Memorials may be made to the Jared Burke Foundation or the ALS Foundation.

    Visitation:  Monday, September 9, 2019, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and Tuesday, September 10, 2019, from 8:00 to 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Funeral Service:  Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 10:00 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Clergy:  Rev. Bill Dempsey, Pastor, Family Bible Church, Highland, IL.

    Interment:  Highland City Cemetery.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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7 Condolences
 
  1. Denise Taylor / September 6, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    So sorry to hear of Max’s passing. He was such a great person and his legacy will live on in his children.

    Denise and Mike Taylor
    Wasilla, Alaska

  2. sue boles / September 6, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    So sorry to hear of Max passing. My daughter went to school with Max, he was a sweet kid. Prayers for the family

  3. Kaye Sewell Davis / September 6, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    So very sorry, Vickie & Tammy. My
    heart breaks for you. Please know
    you will be in my thoughts & prayers
    I will never forget all your help with
    Josh’ s Friends. It is so very hard to
    give up a son. Please contact me sometime when we can get together
    & talk

  4. Shannonward / September 6, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    I miss him he was my cousin I loved him he was like a hero to me u will truly missed

  5. Rhonda Gray / September 6, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    Vicie and Tammy I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest thought and prayers are with you. Love you all so much.

  6. Dale & Liz Copas / September 6, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    Dale and I were sorry to hear about Max passing. We will remember all of you in our prayers. Much love!

  7. CURT AND RUTH ROMMERSKICHEN / September 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    So sorry to hear this, we’ve been out of town all week. God bless and hold your whole family in his care. Love you all. Xoxo

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