David Lee Hawkins
David Lee Hawkins of Prospect passed away peacefully Thursday, September 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born October 23, 1946 in Ansted, West Virginia to the late Isaac Vernon and Gladys Faye (Legg) Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by brothers Paul, Jim and Charles Hawkins and a sister, Lulabelle Kincaid.
He was the seventh born of eight children. The Hawkins family relocated to the Marion County area during his early childhood and David was a graduate of Pleasant High School, class of 1964.
On June 17, 1967 David wed Linda Sue Evans, his wife of 49 years. In 1972 they moved to Prospect and have resided there since. They had two children, Wendy Lee Hawkins Hord, Granville; and Lance David (Hiba) Hawkins of London, Ontario, Canada.
He had many hobbies, but undoubtedly his favorite way to spend time was with his grandchildren, by whom he will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Hawkins and children, Wendy Hawkins Hord and Lance (Hiba) Hawkins; and his seven grandchildren, Lyndie, Lorie, Quinny, Elle, Mimi, Yasmine and Jamie.
He is also survived by two brothers, Arthur (Jeannette) Hawkins of LaRue; George Hawkins, Green Camp; a sister, Lois (Nicholas) Fisher of Marion; sisters-in-law, Christine Hawkins, Helen Hawkins, Jean Hawkins, brother-in-law William (Patty) Evans, New Bloomington and sister-in-law BobbieAnn (Gary) Kilbride, Hollywood FL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Informal graveside services will be Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 7 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect.
Memorial gifts may be made to Prospect American Legion Verne I. Mounts American Legion Post #368, 308 S. Main Street, Prospect, OH 43342.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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