Robert E. Lee "Mr. Bob" Hanks
Robert E. Lee "Mr. Bob" Hanks, 86 of Borger, died Monday June 30, 2008. Mr. Hanks was born Tuesday,
July 26, 1921 in Vernon to Robert E Lee and Elrado Dollard Hanks. He was proud to serve his country during
WWII as a corporal in the United States Marine Corp. He was a sales representative for various companies
throughout the Texas Panhandle; the latest being Dr Pepper. On April 9, 1994 he married Evelyn in Borger.
He enjoyed dancing throughout his life, even well into his 70's. He was a member of the VFW Post 2466, as
well as the DAV, a life member of the American Legion, and the Royal Order of the Cooties.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include; his wife, Evelyn, 3 daughters; Judy Rickstrew and Jim King of Amarillo, Brenda Rich and
Buddy and Jennifer Horne and Shannon all of Borger, a sister; Beulah Mae Taylor of Houston, 7
grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00AM, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the VFW.
July 26, 1921 in Vernon to Robert E Lee and Elrado Dollard Hanks. He was proud to serve his country during
WWII as a corporal in the United States Marine Corp. He was a sales representative for various companies
throughout the Texas Panhandle; the latest being Dr Pepper. On April 9, 1994 he married Evelyn in Borger.
He enjoyed dancing throughout his life, even well into his 70's. He was a member of the VFW Post 2466, as
well as the DAV, a life member of the American Legion, and the Royal Order of the Cooties.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include; his wife, Evelyn, 3 daughters; Judy Rickstrew and Jim King of Amarillo, Brenda Rich and
Buddy and Jennifer Horne and Shannon all of Borger, a sister; Beulah Mae Taylor of Houston, 7
grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00AM, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the VFW.
