Robert Hawkins' Obituary
Robert J. Hawkins, 85, loving husband of Patricia Hawkins died at home on September 15, 2010.?á He was born March 27, 1925.?á He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James and Donald.?á He is survived by a sister, Mary Lou O?ÇÖConnor;?á nine children, Jim, Bob, Bill, Steve, Ed, Chris, Pete, Mary and Dan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.?á He served in the Marines and Navy during WWII and earned a purple heart.?á He received?á his undergraduate degree from Alfred University and a masters degree from Ohio University.?á He worked as a ceramic engineer and a was a professor at Hocking College. He was very active in the community.?á The catholic church was an extremely important part of Bob?ÇÖs life.?á He was a deacon and a member of the Knights of Columbus.?á He was a member of the Rotary for many years.?á He was a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Therese Catholic Church, PO Box 3520 North Fort Myers, Florida 33918 and Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, Florida 33908. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00PM at Fort Myers Memorial Garden Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Sunday at 2:00pm at St. Therese Catholic Church in North Fort Myers.
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