Charles E. Hawkins
October 25, 1942 - May 5, 2018
Charles E. Hawkins, 75, Bunker Hill, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Dukes Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Peru to the late Charles Hawkins and Mildred Little. On Dec. 13, 1975, he married Mary C. Ramer, she survives. Mr. Hawkins served the U.S. Army for six years. He was a retired truck driver after 25 years. In some of his retirement years he and his wife spent winters in Texas and Arizona. They enjoyed traveling together. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. He loved camping, traveling and spending time with his family. He is survived by six sons, Charles A. Hawkins (Janel) of Santa Fe, Lee Hawkins (Hannah) of Peru, Donnie White of Florida, Stefan Hawkins (Madaline) of Peru, Bryan Hawkins (Amy) of Peru, Robert White (Charlotte) of Bunker Hill; five daughters, Debbie (late Ervin) Shrock of Peru, Vickie (Brian) Boruff of Bunker Hill, Patty (Jim) Books of Peru, Margie (Kenny) Morgan of Peru, Christy White of Logansport; 36 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sally (Byron) Kosanke of Bunker Hill; and several nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Charlene Hawkins and Tina Salinas; two brothers, David Hawkins and Terry Little; three sisters, Judy Fatkin, Connie Alva and Sarahlyn Hawkins; and three grandchildren, Steven Ford, Lauren Earnest and baby Earnest. A celebration of life will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at Free Will Baptist Church, Bunker Hill, with Pastor Bill Sheets officiating. A military service will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Unit. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be given to Free Will Baptist Church in c/o Mary Hawkins. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Allen Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
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The day before
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Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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