Bill's obituary
Bill is survived by his wife, Jan; two sons, Brian and wife Rumi Hawkins, Fenton, Missouri; and Matt and wife Mandy Hawkins, Pacific, Missouri; two grandchildren, Brandon and Jenna Hawkins; and one brother, Herman and wife Judy Hawkins, Dixon, Kentucky. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Karen Hawkins and Marcia Gabbert, and brother-in-law Steve Reed and wife Pat.
Bill was a Christian who loved the Lord and longtime member of Pacific Baptist Church. He was also a member of UAW Local 136 and The American Legion.
Private graveside services with full military honors will be held Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Pacific, Missouri with Pastor Stan Gibson officiating. Funeral services may be viewed through Facebook Live. In addition, the family is requesting everyone to sign the virtual guestbook.
Bill was a devoted family man and proud grandpa. He enjoyed sports, genealogy, and spending time with his loved ones. He was always willing to drop what he was doing, if someone was in need. He was a US Army veteran with pride for his country.
In lieu of flowers, The Hawkins family has requested memorials to Zac’s Challenge for Organ Donation or Best Buddies.
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My deepest sympathies to the family. I am proud to know and work with Bill's son, Brian. My prayers are with Bill, his …
My deepest sympathies to the family. I am proud to know and work with Bill's son, Brian. My prayers…
My deepest sympathies to the family. I am proud to know and work…
Jan, Cliff and I are in complete shock. Bill was a good guy and a good friend. Even though we had moved away it was s…
Jan, Cliff and I are in complete shock. Bill was a good guy and a good friend. Even though we had…
Jan, Cliff and I are in complete shock. Bill was a good guy and…
Jan, I am so, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of a kind and loved by everybody who knew him. I will a…
Jan, I am so, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of a kind and loved by everybody who…
Jan, I am so, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of…
I’m so sorry Jan and family!!I don’t know what to say!!I’ve been talking to God a lot lately and I will surly include t…
I’m so sorry Jan and family!!I don’t know what to say!!I’ve been talking to God a lot lately and I …
I’m so sorry Jan and family!!I don’t know what to say!!I’ve been…