John C. Hankinson Age 90, of Mineral City, passed away Friday evening in Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar. He was born in Zanesville, OH, a son of the late Walter and Mary (Murphy) Hankinson, and was a Mineral City resident since 1936. John retired in 1984 from R.G. Smith Co. where he was a crane operator. He was a member of Mineral City United Methodist Church, Caldwell Lodge #330, F. & A.M. in Bolivar, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Canton, and Carr-Bailey American Legion Post #519 in Mineral City. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart. Preceded in death by a brother, Lee Hankinson. Survived by his son, John W. Hankinson, a sister, Betty McKinney, of Mineral City, two nieces and one nephew. A Celebration of John's life will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mineral City United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Smith officiating. A Memorial Service with Military Honors in Greenlawn Cemetery in Sandyville will be held at a later date. Friends may call one hour before the Celebration on Thursday. Masonic Services will be held just prior to the Celebration. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, or Mineral City United Methodist Church, PO Box 105, Mineral City, OH 44656. The Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia is in charge of arrangements. Gordon (330) 866-9425