James Hank Hanson, age 53, of Gatesville, passed away Monday April 30th, 2012 at a local hospital. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, May 5, 2012 at East Main Church of Christ. Hank was born December 22, 1958 in Dallas, Texas. He was the son of the late J. D. and Jaquitte Hanson. Hank loved people especially his friends and family. He was very proud of his family’s talents especially his siblings. Hank was very soft hearted and will be greatly missed by everyone. Rest in Peace my love with God. Survivors include wife, Patty Hanson; sisters, Darlene Hanson and husband Glenn Malliott, Susan Nash, Mary Jane Hanson, Catherine Davis and husband Richard; Aunt, Lou English and husband Robert, Step-Mother, Mary L. Hanson; cousins, Kelly and Catherine English; Uncle, Sam Hanson and numerous other family and friends.