Freeman Hankins (September 30, 1917 – December 31, 1988) was an American politician and funeral director who served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 7th district from 1969 to 1988.

[1] He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Philadelphia county from 1961 to 1968.

He attended the Friendship School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Selden Institute, and Temple University.

Hankins served in the Medical Corps from 1944 to 1947 and began a career as a funeral director.

He served as a trustee of Lincoln University and the Stephen Smith Geriatric Center.