Herman F. Hankins, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 19, 2024.  Cremation has taken place and Herman requested that his ashes be spread on top of Square Butte Mountain, this will be done at a later date. Herman's wishes were for receptions to be held at the Broadwater Post 42, 211 Broadway, Townsend, Mt on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 3-5pm and at the VFW Clubhouse, 1411 Main Street Fort Benton, MT on Saturday June 8, 2024 from 3-5pm. Please visit Herman's online memorial to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at www.bentonfh.com.

He was born August 16, 1946, in Fort Benton to Arba and Peggy (Clark) Hankins.

Herman was a Navy veteran; did various jobs; was an owner of businesses and a Member of Teamsters. His favorite pastimes were trapping and shooting pool. He won many championships, trophies, and awards.

Below are some excerpts from an article written by Curt Synness, Helena, MT:

"Herman "Herk" Hankins ranks among the Capital City area all-time iconic pool players. Hankins possessed a smooth, powerful stroke, a solid bridge, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the angles. He has eyes like an eagle, hands like a brain surgeon, and the guts of a burglar. Herk mastered most of the sport's most difficult shots, including jumps and masses, and he could play all the games, 9-ball, 8 ball, 14.1 straight pool, one pocket, bank shot, etc.… Herman ran the table over a thousand times over the years, with lifetime PRs of 8 consecutive table runs in 9-ball and an 82-ball straight pool run."

Surviving him is daughter, Lorraine Hankins; stepsons, William Turner and Richard Turner; sister Peggy R (Ed) Romano and brother Roy R. Hankins.

Herman is preceded in death by his parents Arba and Peggy (Clark) Hankins; son, Loran Hankins; brother, Arba Allen Hankins and sister Betty Gertrude Hankins.