Danny Ray Hanks

Danny Ray Hanks obituary, Galax, VA

Danny Ray Hanks

Danny Hanks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by High Country Services Funeral & Cremations on Sep. 3, 2024.

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Mr. Danny Ray Hanks, 68 of Galax, Virginia passed away on September 2, 2024 at Waddell Nursing Home. He was born on September 20, 1955 in Galax, Virginia to the late Luther Joseph Hanks and Ida Louise Roberts Hanks. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Luther Joseph Hanks Jr., Thomas Wesley Hanks, and James Walter Hanks.
Danny is survived by his sisters, Rebecca Sue Loggins of Woodlawn, Virginia and Judy Carolyn Royal of Galax, Virginia; and a brother, Larry Wayne Hanks of Galax, Virginia. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Services may be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses under the tribute fund tab located on his obituary page.
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