Specialist Tyler Evan Lee Hankins
June 9, 1989 - January 31, 2022
RICHMOND, Ind. – Specialist Tyler Evan Lee Hankins, age 32, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home. Tyler was born June 9, 1989, in Findlay, Ohio, to Edward Earl and Lynn Ludwig Hankins. He graduated from Bath High School in Lima, Ohio, and earned an associate degree through My Computer Career. Tyler served in the Ohio Army National Guard during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was a coach manager at Walmart in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tyler was a die-hard Ohio State fan. He was a family man, who loved his family dearly and enjoyed coaching his son’s football and baseball teams. Survivors include his wife of five years, Angela Plyley Hankins; son, Markus Hankins; father, Edward Hankins of Ada, Ohio; mother, Lynn Crouch of Elida, Ohio; siblings, Trent (Amanda) Hankins, Heather Hankins, and Hanna Hankins; stepfather, Charles Crouch; stepmother, Kathy Hankins; stepsiblings, Trevor Crouch and Danielle (Tyler) Crouch Archeleta; in-laws, Mark and Lisa Plyley; sisters-in-law, Amber (Justin) Potters and Geniva Plyley; brother-in-law, James (Brittany) Plyley; grandparents, Lee and Fay Ludwig-Beatty, Thelma Hankins, Barb and Jim Patrick, Debbie and Mark Plyley, Alan and Sheila Swartz, and John and Patty Kesler; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Melissa E. Plyley, and grandfathers, James C. Ludwig and Walter Hankins. Visitation for Specialist Tyler Evan Lee Hankins will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2022, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery with military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
RICHMOND, Ind. – Specialist Tyler Evan Lee Hankins, age 32, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home. Tyler was born June 9, 1989, in Findlay, Ohio, to Edward Earl and Lynn Ludwig Hankins. He graduated from Bath... View Obituary & Service Information