Earlier this month, bigger-than-life actor Michael Clarke Duncan died from respiratory failure, following a cardiac arrest episode on July 13th. The 54-year-old star will be remembered for his commanding presence in many films, most notably The Green Mile, Armageddon, and Sin City.

His recent memorial service included many Hollywood stars, including Jay Leno and Tom Hanks, his co-star in the aforementioned Green Mile.

Memorial services often include funny stories as a way to remember the good moments in the life of the deceased. And in this capacity, constant class act Tom Hanks delivered.

Check out his hilarious story below: