William H. Hanks

William H. Hanks, Jr., a longtime resident of his beloved Maryland Eastern Shore, passed away at home in the morning hours of the 20th of January 2011 after a battle with cancer.

Bill was born on the 2nd of July 1943 in Wilmington Delaware, the son of the late Dr. William Hanks and Kathleen Phillips Hanks. He attended high school in Cambridge, MD, graduated from Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania in 1961, then began his higher education at Wesley College in 1965, attended University of VA for one year and graduated from John Hopkins University in 1967. Bill served in the U.S. Navy from 1968-72. His interest in aviation led him to Emery Riddle Aeronautical Institute where he attained his pilot's license in 78'. The following year, Bill returned to Maryland's Eastern Shore and founded Patamoke Stove Works. His love of the outdoors and nature was a lifelong passion; he enjoyed riding motorcycles, restoring vintage sports cars, and traveling. Bill is survived by his loving family and friends. Arrangements were in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.