Jackie R. Hawkins, Sr.
Jackie R. Hawkins, Sr., age 85, of Quincy, died on Thursday, August 1, 2024 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on August 8, 1938 in Quincy the son of Herbert and Naomi (Foster) Hawkins. Jackie had been married to Mary Frances Perkins. To that union was born four children. Jackie worked as a route salesman for Pepsico, retiring after 40 years of service.
He served in the United States Air Force. Jackie was of the Christian faith. He greatly enjoyed sports and in earlier years was involved in bowling and softball.
Jackie is survived by:
CHILDREN: Anita Hawkins Day (Jonathan) of Harvey, IL; Jackie Hawkins, Jr. (Lisa) of Quincy and Sonya Robinson (Patrick) of St. John’s, Indiana.
GRANDCHILDREN: Nina Buford (Steven), Jonathan Day II (Emmanuelle), Nykia Day and Nya Day; Shamara Freeman (Stephen), Lakeisha McGhee (Namar). Demorris Flannigan and Osha Flannigan; Ashley Hawkins, Patrick Robinson, Jr., (Caitlyn), Tyler Robinson (Sadie) and Elias Robinson.
Siblings: Billy Shaw and Marilyn Rudd.
Numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Deanna Flannigan, a grandson Jackie Hawkins III and Siblings: Jeraldine Faulkner, Herbert Hawkins, Alyce Hill-Brown, James Shaw, Jr. and Sandra Shaw.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Parkview Church, Quincy. Inurnment will take place at Greenmount Cemetery with military rites conducted at the cemetery by American Legion Post #37 and the United States Air Force Honor Detail. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
He will be missed by many.Such a kind soul. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I remember Mr.Hawkins from South 8th street,we lived behind him and Mrs.Mary. He was an amazing man. Always allowing us kids to come over just to talk and ride our bike in the circle drive. He will be missed. Prayers to the family
He was a dear friend to me and my girls at one time. Such a gentle soul and a friend to all. He knew no stranger. God bless Hawk, his family, and the friends he made though out his life, and “have a Pepsi day.” 🙂 I’ll see you in Heaven my friend.
Hawk was a dear friend to me. I remember many talks with him, anytime I needed an ear. He was a truly good person and I was blessed to call him my friend.
Prayers for the family I am sorry for your loss
Jackie was such an Incredible Man. He took me to get my 1st series of immunization shots wayyy back when. Let’s just say I cut up and he had some of his biggest laughs that day. He always reminded me of that. Jackie taught me and helped me learn things I’ve always looked to him as My Godfather. It was easy to allow your spirit to rest and I was always at peace being around him. His gentle soul will truly be missed by all he knew
No one could ask for a nicer guy than Jack ( the Hawk) worked across the aisle from Jack in many store aisles talking while we worked. If you ever you needed help with anything,Jack was always there to lend a helping hand. I remember for so many years around Christmas time, Including this very last Christmas season Louise , my wife would make fudge every year and we would take it to the Vets Home and visit with him, for awhile he enjoyed the visit so much and loved the fudge even more. He would kind of ration it out so that each day he could have some. Jack you will be missed by all that knew you and loved you REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.
To the family our Sincere Sympathy.Prayers coming your way to help you though these trying times.
I met Hawk when we bought the old Carson building. He would mentor young tenants on life skills. Because he cared so much for people, he advise me of problems that he thought warranted a wellness check. He was spot on accurate and we were able to direct that help. I would introduce him to new tenants as “The Mayor”. He was one of a kind in the best way.