Martin Hankinson Obituary

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Martin Howell Hankinson- 09/07/1932. Age 93, on December 30th 2025.

We are immensely heartbroken over this loss but are comforted in the fact that Martin led a beautiful, fulfilling, loving and adventurous life, filled with happiness, travel, friends and a large loving family to include his partner/wife, 2 sons, 4 grandsons and 6 great grandchildren.

Martin was born in Bismarck, North Dakota 9/7/32. His family then moved to Hillsboro, Oregon where he graduated High School with honors from Hillsboro High School. Martin was an outstanding football and baseball player in H.S. Martin graduated from the University of Oregon, “O” in Business Administration and went on further to receive a Masters degree from University California of Los Angeles, Ca. (UCLA) in Business management. Martin acquired his Series 7 NYSE Stockbroker license as well. Martin served as a Captain in the United States Air Force, (Veteran); where he later received his private pilots license. In his bachelor days, he used to enjoy flying planes, while living in Hollywood, CA.

Martin was an exceptional executive in business management domestically and internationally. He spent many years residing in California, England, New Hampshire and Rhode Island working and overseeing management for companies there to include Spectrol Electronics, Beckman and Everett Charles Technologies. Martin was very successful in acquisitions for some of these companies and assuring successful integration into the new companies. Martin’s true focus throughout- was always for the love of his Sons and family.

Martin had many activities outside of work to include: reading, boating, tennis, skiing, traveling, games, and entertaining family and friends.

In his retirement years, he resided in New Bern and Wilmington, NC, Las Vegas, NV and his final resting place of Nashville, TN. Martin enjoyed watching tennis, college and professional football, baseball and even “little league baseball”. Martin loved good action movies, historical biography novels, the daily newspaper and the love of life and laughing. His laughter, love, dedication and graciousness were his finest qualities.

Martin’s endearing love for his family was paramount. He set an incredible example for his sons and grandsons and they looked up to him and respected him greatly.

Martin leaves behind his adoring family. Partner/wife; Kristine Dianne Buckley, (Tina) of Las Vegas, NV/Nashville, TN; his beloved Sons- Robert Chad Hankinson and wife, Catherine White Hankinson and their daughter Jennie, of Asheville, NC; beloved Son, Christopher Lewis Mayo and wife Cathleen Calbert of Carmel CA.; Martin’s loving Grandsons, Martin Keith Hankinson and wife Trang Hankinson from Wilmington, NC; Robert Kent Hankinson and wife Sarah Hankinson and their children Jack, Rachel and Emma of Oak Ridge, NC; Gregory John Hankinson and his wife Lexie Hankinson and their daughters, Anna and GIGI in Charlotte, NC; Eric Scott Hankinson and his wife Victoria Hankinson and their daughter, Bella of Queensbury, NY.

Martin was a true gentleman, outstanding & dedicated father, loving and wonderful husband and friend, and a wonderful human being.

He will be forever missed by all with everlasting love and gratitude. Rest in peace, our Martin. We will honor you forever…

Martin’s wishes are simply that you remember him well, and with kindness and love. We will remember him with honor

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