Robert Joseph Hawkins' Obituary
Robert "Bobby" J. Hawkins, age 68, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 8:55 p.m., at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.
Robert was born on July 19, 1953 at Pinckneyville, IL. He is a son to Robert E. and Evelyn (Emling) Hawkins. In October 1970, he married Janet Cawvey in Pinckneyville, IL. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2006. In October 1984, he married Janet (Yeager) Hayden in Pinckneyville, IL, and since has gotten divorced. He was a member of the Beaucoup Baptist Church, DuQuoin V.F.W and the DuQuoin American Legion. Robert worked construction for Skoffic Construction and Turco Construction for several years. He enjoyed life with all of his friends. Robert was a fun-loving person who never met a stranger.
Survivors include his second wife, Janet Hayden of DuQuoin, IL; two daughters, Julie Hawkins of DuQuoin, IL, and Polly (Jeff) Dyson of Mahomet, IL; one son, Christopher (Natalie) Hawkins of Edwardsville, IL; one brother, Michael (Marlene) Hawkins of Pinckneyville, IL; one aunt, Betty Sims Moss of DuQuoin, IL; five grandchildren, Tiana Dyson of Mahomet, IL, Noah Dyson of Mahomet, IL, Layton Hawkins of DuQuoin, IL, Penelope Hawkins of Edwardsville, IL, and Christian Hawkins of Edwardsville, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Hawkins and Evelyn Hawkins Schickedanz; and first wife, Janet Cawvey.
A memorial service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., with Jeff Dyson officiating.
A memorial visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, December 6, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family
Covid-19 mandates and regulations will be adhered to.
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