Thomas
Lee Hankinson, Sr., born October 4th, 1959 died in a boating accident
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021.
Thomas was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania and was the
youngest of 13. He has traveled and lived all over the country and world
with the Marines until settling in the greater Maryville community over
15 years ago.
Thomas was a retired and decorated Marine Captain of 21
years. He valiantly served our country in multiple combat deployments.
In his second career, he continued to give back to the people and
community he loved. A retired Loudon County School Administrator, he
helped countless young adults achieve greatness.
An avid Harley rider, Tom had an incredible passion for
motorcycles and the open road. He loved exploring with his son on two
wheels. He was a proud member of the Combat Veterans Association.
Thomas was loved dearly by family, neighbors, and
community alike. He played an important role in more lives than he even
knew.
Preceded in death by both of his parents, as well as
multiple siblings.
Survived by wife Tammy Hankinson (Johnson), Son Thomas
(Bo) Hankinson, Jr. (Nicole Winston), Kelley Lamb (niece), Jolene Lamb
(great niece). Additionally, he is survived by his sisters Linda and
Barb, brothers Paul, Rich, Roger, and Wally as well as many nieces,
nephews, and extended family members.
Visitation and viewing will be Tuesday, May 4th from
4:00pm-6:00pm at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville, TN.
Funeral immediately after at 6:00pm.
Memorials can be sent to Combat Veterans Association via
https://combatvets18-3.com/
Man dies at hospital after water rescue at Suttree Landing Park
Knoxville Police identified the victim as Thomas Hankinson, 61, of Friendsville, Tenn.
Knoxville Police, fire crews and Knox County rescue personnel responded to the Suttree Landing Park boat dock, shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday for a possible drowning.
When crews arrived they found a woman reporting to firefighters that her friend had fallen off of their pontoon boat near Sutree Landing dock after they had launched the craft from the Marine base boat ramp at Alcoa Highway.
Divers found the man under the dock entangled in underwater brush and debris shortly after 10 p.m., KFD said. The victim was transported to UT Medical Center in grave condition where he died shortly after his arrival.
KPD Violent Crimes Unit investigators responded to the scene to begin the investigation, which remains active at this time.