Billy Boone Hankins

Billy Boone Hankins, age 90, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. He was born July 21, 1927 in Asher, Ark., the son of John Nolen and Edith Patrick Hankins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern Hankins and five brothers, Coy Hankins, Lona Hankins, Wayne Hankins, Bob Hankins and Jim Hankins. He was a fruit farmer and a member of Crystal Hills Family Fellowship. He is survived by a son, Bradley Hankins of Chelan, Wash.; a brother, Bud Hankins and his wife Darlene of Elkins; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Crystal Hills Family Fellowship. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday at Crystal Hills Family Fellowship and burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery, under the direction of Moore's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crystal Hills Family Fellowship, 10602 North Highway 16 East, P.O. Box 66, Elkins, Ark., 72727. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.