Theodore Harrison “Ted” Hankins, 82, of Grove City, formerly of London, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.
He was born Dec. 2, 1936, in Midway, to the late Kermit and Mary (Ham) Hankins.
He was a retired real estate broker. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Grove City, the Madison County MRDD Workshop Board, Madison County Hospital Board and was a former London City Councilman.
He was past master of Midway Lodge #512 F&AM and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his special son,Eric Chapman Hankins.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betsy (Chapman) Hankins; daughter Julie (Ted) Basinger; grandchildren Sydney Lenore Basinger, Noah Harrison Basinger and Samantha Jean Basinger; brother Philip E. (Diane) Hankins; brother-in-law Robert G. (Lynda) Chapman and numerous nephews and a niece.
Friends may visit on Friday from 11 a.m. until time of a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Grove City, 3301 Orders Road, Grove City, Ohio, 43123, with the Rev. Jerry Neal officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request individuals send a bouquet to a friend or a shut in.
Arrangements completed with the Spence-Miller Funeral Home in Grove City. An online guestbook is available at www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com.