Robert E. Hanks

December 6, 1959 - March 8, 2019

Robert E. Hanks, age 59, of Edwardsville, Illinois died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Robert was born December 6, 1959, in Alton, Illinois the son of the late Andrew E. & Bonita (Hart) Hanks. He married Julie Joslin on November 28, 1987, at the First Lutheran Church in Plano, Illinois. Besides his wife Julie he is survived by 3 sons, David Hanks of Caseyville, Keith Hanks of Edwardsville, and Johnathan Hanks of Alton; 1 daughter, Breanna Hanks of Glen Carbon; 1 brother, Edward Hanks & wife Darlene of Edwardsville; 1 sister, Nancy Hanks of Rhode Island; and 5 nieces & nephews. Robert was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. John Shank officiating. Following services Robert will be cremated according to his wishes. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.