Milton Carl "Hank" Hankins, 80, of Burden, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

Born November 14, 1940 in Dexter, Kansas, he was the son of Carl Parker and Silver Evelyn (Barnhart) Hankins. He was raised and received his education in Dexter, graduating from Dexter High School in 1959.

Following high school graduation, Milton joined the United States Army. He served with the military police, was part of the K9 unit, as well as an undercover Air Marshal. He retired as a Master Sergeant after 21 years of service.

He was united in marriage to Laura Schneider on July 5, 1996 in Miami, Oklahoma. The couple made their home in Burden. Milton went to work for the Winfield Correctional Facility. He reached the rank of lieutenant and after another 21 years of service, retired in 2007. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and especially enjoyed being ornery.

His family includes his wife Laura Hankins of Burden; his children, John Haemkin of Sweden; Morgan Hankins of Nebraska; Richard Hankins of Rantoul; Robert Hankins of Wichita; Dallas Tharp of Shamong, NJ; Kathryn Jones of Burden; Lauren Berg of Lawrence; Christina Hankins of Atlanta; his brother Charles Hankins of Winfield; his parents-in-law, Mary and Richard Schneider of Arkansas City; and 25 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Milton was preceded in death by two sisters, Silver Marie Mead and Mildred Pool.

Graveside memorial services and military committal honors will be held on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Miles Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Milton's name for Wounded Warriors. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.