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Earl Hankerson

03/03/1956 - 12/05/2023

Obituary For Earl Hankerson

Mr. Earl Hankerson, 67, of Gastonia, North Carolina was born March 3, 1956 in Aiken County, South Carolina and departed this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Funeral Arrangements Are As Follow:

PUBLIC VIEWING: At the funeral home on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M.

FUNERAL: Vestibule AME Zion Church, 2175 Vestibule Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

DATE & TIME: Monday, December 11, 2023 @ 12:00 Noon

VISITATION/VIEWING: At the church on Monday thirty minutes prior to service from 11:30 A.M. until 12:00 Noon

BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, 1462 Armstrong Ford Road, Belmont, NC 28012


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Condolences to the family of Earl Hankerson. I was blessed to have met Earl at the place we were both employed at. He was so kind and always had a kind word for everyone and about everyone he came in contact with. And I was a newbie so he always gave me suggestions on how to produce quality work and be productive. He said it with a smile not judging even if I didnt get it right the first time. He always shared a story of his travels with his beloved family whom he loved dearly. Too his family I know you miss his presence very much, just know Earl has his wings now God has another angel among him. Prayers for you all! Maria & Rodney Lowery 🙏

Condolences to the family of Earl Hankerson. I was blessed to have met Earl at the place we were both employed at. He was so kind and always had a kind word for everyone and about everyone he came in contact with. And I was a newbie so he always gave me suggestions on how to produce quality work and be productive. He said it with a smile not judging even if I didnt get it right the first time. He always shared a story of his travels with his beloved family whom he loved dearly. Too his family I know you miss his presence very much, just know Earl has his wings now God has another angel among him. Prayers for you all! Maria & Rodney Lowery 🙏

Condolences to the family from a 1974 Hunter Huss classmate.

Harry Chambers Atlanta, GA

Earl was a good friend to my parents, Ed & Nancy Gardner. After dad passed in 2012, Earl would stop in from time to time to check on mom. He would bring her flowers. He bought her hand sanitizer during the Pandemic. They always spoke highly of Earl. Julie Kiser, Gastonia

I am sorry for your loss you have our condolences.From Kathy and Wardell your neighbor

My prayers are going out for Hankerson Family. He was a good person and the best neighbor. When I lost my husband Earl became my security guard he was always watching out for my house he would let me know when packages arrived or if I left my garage open. I am going to miss him. I know he will still be watching the neighbor. Thanks Earl R.I.P. Your neighbor, Cheryl(Mrs Perkins)

Sending our condolences and prayers in the coming days.

May your hearts find peace during this time of grief!

Antijuan Love and family!

Antijuan Love

Rest in Paradise Bro! You will be truly missed. We had some great times together at the Y and in your backyard playing basketball! I will miss the times where we just talked about life! I will always remember you calling me by my whole name "Steve Setzer"🙏🏾❤️

Cynthia we are sending you our condolences for the loss of your love. I know that Earl is looking down at you and saying do not worry about me.I have run the race of life and had a good life with you.I will see you on the other side.Stay Strong . I know that you will take care of the children and Grandchildren Love ,Cleveland,Linda Alexander,and family.

I will always remember Earl always has a great big smile and and heart. He always loves his wife and daughter they were his heart and his Grandchildren. Earl you will always be miss. Earl we love you Cleveland and Linda Alexander

Mr. Earl, thank you for being a great neighbor and friend! You will be missed but not forgotten. Ms. Cynthia, Alicia and Jessica, know God doesn't make mistakes. Precious memories, how they linger.

Massey Family (Malik Hyatt)

Mr. Earl, thank you for being a great neighbor and friend! You will be missed but not forgotten. Ms. Cynthia, Alicia and Jessica, know God doesn't make mistakes. Precious memories, how they linger.

Massey Family (Malik Hyatt)

Thank you for being a great neighbor and friend! We will miss you. God knows best. Family trust in the Lord and lean not to your own understanding, God doesn't make mistakes. Mr. Earl, till we see you again, what a joyous time it will be!

Massey Family (Malik Hyatt)

God is out refuge in time of need. Deepest Condolences. The Woodard family

Dennis and I are so sorry for your loss Cynthia. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and you family. We pray that you all are comforted by the Holy Spirit. Dennis and Linda Neely

Cynthia I am so sorry for your lost, Earl was the best neighbor I ever had, I will miss his presence always there in the morning, a smile and a greeting, a heartwarming conversation. Always encouraging me to take care of Pablo. I am so sorry I am not there to do my neighborly duty to you and yours. But my prayers are with you and the Lord Jesus our Saviors is always with you. Isaiah 41:10 " So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". Relay on Him, He will lift you up. Debbie.

Cynthia there are no words to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family know that you all have been in our thoughts & prayers & we love you Sarah & Hunt

You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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