Billy Andrew Hanks Sr.
July 17, 1951 - February 25, 2022
Billy Andrew Hanks Sr., at 70, passed away at his home on Friday, February 25, 2022. Billy was born in Summerfield, NC on July 17, 1951, the son of the late Raleigh and Minnie Barham Hanks. He graduated from Northwest Guilford High School Class of 1969. He owned and operated Hanks Automotive Repair before passing the business down to his son. In earlier years he truly had a passion for classic and muscle cars and loved drag racing. He enjoyed the simple things in life, hanging out with family and friends, fishing, golfing and playing softball. He was the baby of ten children and was preceded in death by sisters Betty Rudd and Mary Frances Hanks and brothers Raleigh Hanks Jr. and James Hanks. Surviving are his children Billy Andrew ‘Drew’ Hanks Jr. and his wife, Shoshana of Stokesdale; daughter Maggie Hanks and her partner, Wil Bolin of Greensboro; 3 grandchildren Braxton Strickland, Rozalynn Strickland, and Murry Hanks; 4 sisters Alice Hanks, Polly Crews, Frances Nelson, and Carol Reed (Larry) all of Greensboro; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Billy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Stokesdale United Methodist Church with Ed McKinney and Tony Dowdy officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forbis & Dick – Stokesdale. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. You are invited to share condolences or fond memories at www.forbisanddick.com
Billy Andrew Hanks Sr., at 70, passed away at his home on Friday, February 25, 2022. Billy was born in Summerfield, NC on July 17, 1951, the son of the late Raleigh and Minnie Barham Hanks. He graduated from Northwest Guilford High School... View Obituary & Service Information