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Cecil Hanks

Staunton |

Cecil “Alan” Hanks, 59, died at 4:58 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Community Hospital of Staunton. 

Born May 24, 1960 in Alton, he was the son of Larry C. and Norma (McDonald) Hanks.  He retired as a laborer from Union Local Hall 218.  Surviving is his significant other and mother to his children, Georgia “Star” Barnett of Mt. Olive, two daughters, Allana Barnett (fiancé Chad Messerly) of Jonesboro, IL and Kasi French of Litchfield, two sons, Cecil “AJ” Barnett (Leslie) of Mt. Olive and Aaron French of Jonesboro, 10 grandchildren, William Holt, Isabella and Griffin Barnett, Lexee, Jayda, Amani, Sophia and Camden Messerly, Averi and Ryker French.  Also surviving is a brother, Randy Hanks of Alton, two sisters, Debbie Lish (Joe) of Rosewood Heights and Kimberly Garrett of Rosewood Heights and an uncle, Kent Hanks (Betty) of Godfrey.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Zander French. 

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.  Memorials may be made to the family.  Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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