John Garfield Hawkins
John Garfield Hawkins, age 70, of 624 North 12th, died on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in his home. He was born on January 28, 1944 in Hannibal, MO the son of Jacob & Martha (Letcher) Hawkins. He graduated from Mark Twain High School. He served in the United States Army. John married Kristin Bengtson Hawkins on May 25, 1992 in Quincy, IL. She survives.
In addition to his wife, John is also survived by:
CHILDREN: John V. Hawkins and his wife Michelle of LaGrange, MO; Jashuwha Garfield Hawkins of Quincy; Colita Hawkins of Quincy; Nicholas Smith of Quincy and Jamie Hawkins also of Quincy.
14 GRANDCHILDREN
A BROTHER: Guilford Hawkins and his wife Marilyn of Des Moines, IA; and
A SISTER: Eva Kay Erby and her husband Henry of New London, MO.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by a son: Brandon Smith
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 until the time of the services at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family in the care of Kristin Hawkins. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Belated condolences to Eva Kay and Johnny’s extended family. We were neighbors on the next farm in the early 50’s
His big hugs and even bigger smile is what I will cherish forever. Rest in God’s loving arms now. Love Tammy Haynes and Mabel Hawkins
There are really no words to express the loss you feel when someone so loved is no longer with you. I love you Uncle Johnny. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
Uncle Johnny I enjoyed plenty of summers with you but no amount of time was enough with you..i will miss you dearly but I will never forget you… I love you..Rest In Heaven uncle..
Eva and family, You took such great care of your brother and his family. You are everything a sister should be and MORE. My condolences.
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept my condolences, Uncle Johnny will not be forgotten.
Kris, Nick, Jaime & family… so sorry to hear about Johnny. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this again. He was a great guy and the one thankful thing is he’s pain free. May God comfort you all.