Raymond Lee Hawkins' Obituary
Raymond Lee Hawkins, age 85, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 7:45 p.m., at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Ray was born on January 12, 1937 in Medora, IL, a son to Stanley and Stella (Braden) Hawkins. On June 7, 1957, he married Carol Woodford in Alton, IL and she survives. Ray worked 30 years for Caterpillar.
Ray loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and anything outdoors. He also enjoyed playing poker. Ray loved his family, especially watching the children play sports.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Carol Hawkins of Pinckneyville, IL; one son, Wayne (Anna Mae) Hawkins of Pinckneyville, IL; eight grandchildren, Danielle Gibbs, Zach (Hilliry) Hawkins, Thaddeus (Amanda) Hawkins, Alex (Kent Tuneberg) Hawkins, Maddy Hawkins, Clayton Hawkins, Daxton Hawkins, and Peyton Hawkins; four great-grandchildren, Kaleb Gibbs, Drake Gibbs, Rhett Hawkins, and Kohen Hawkins; one brother, Jim "Shorty" (Betty) Hawkins of Cottage Hills, IL; one sister, Mildred Lowe; and one daughter-in-law, Penny Hawkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dennis Lee Hawkins; and seven brothers and sisters.
Gathering of Family and friends to celebrate the life of Raymond Lee Hawkins will be held at The First United Methodist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The family would also like to thank everyone at Pinckneyville Community Hospital, especially Morgan Galbraith.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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