Bobby James Hanks

December 28, 2017

Bobby James Hanks Rayne, LA--Funeral services for Bobby James Hanks, 73, of Mire will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Deacon Tommy Adams will officiate. Interment will follow in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Cemetery, Mire. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 10:00 AM until service time, with a rosary being recited at 2:30 PM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Mr. Hanks passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in a Lafayette health care facility. A native and lifelong resident of Acadia Parish, Mr. Hanks was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire. He was a crane operator in the oilfield for many years. Mr. Hanks' greatest joy in life was caring for his family. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Brenda Terro Hanks of Mire; son, Mark Hanks and wife, Mindy of New Iberia; daughters, Tammy Cahanin and husband, Terry of Mire, and Stacy Castille and husband, Michael of Houma; brother, Raymond Hanks of Butte La Rose; sisters, Linda Castille and husband, Donald of Opelousas, and Bonnie Marks and husband, Tommy of Port Barre; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceding Mr. Hanks in death were his parents, David Hanks and Verdie Prejean Hanks; grandson, Hunter Castille; and sister, Romas Lanclos. Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.