Joel Hawkins

I used to work with Joel during my time at iStream Financial. We used to always have coffee breaks together and would walk around the facility, talking about anything and everything. We became fast friends and he introduced me to Rust, in which we would spend our time off work playing for hours on end. He was a kind and gentle soul, always ensuring I was doing alright mentally whenever I showed signs of depression or panic attacks. His passing was very heartbreaking to me and I still miss him...

I knew Joel and Dorothy quite well when I live in Milwaukee from 1979-1981. I regret that I never got to know him as an adult. He used to call me "bug"

Joel was a kind soul who left a positive imprint on everyone he met. I know Joel from our college days, when I was dating one of his roommates. He treated me like family even as I overstayed my welcome at their place. He was so friendly and welcoming to me and my friends that our friend groups quickly and easily combined into one. During those years we enjoyed countless meals, parties, and conversations. Joel was thoughtful, intelligent, generous, and kind. He will be greatly missed by me and...

I first met Joel when my husband and I started dating while he was in college. Morgan would share stories of their childhood and they always made me laugh. Joel was a groomsman at our wedding, the first friend of Morgan's that I knew I could call up and say hi too. He loved our daughter and treat d her always with love and respect. When it was time for Morgan and I to decide who we'd ask to watch over D if the unthinkable could happen, we immediately both thought of Joel. My heart breaks that...

I am still shocked and dumbfounded by this loss.
I miss Joel and wish I had more time with him

I met and fell in love with Joel when I was 18 years old and used to take three busses to go see him when he lived with his mother on Belleview. In the 23 years Ive known him, he was the kindest most gentle soul on the planet. We had talked April 7th about going on a date and how big our love still was after all this time. Im just beside myself with grief finding out now. He was one of the brightest lights Id ever had in my life, and my world will be forever altered in his absence.

I didnt know the man, but Im sure he helped so many people and brought smiles to everyone. We will all miss him and I know he will continue to watch all of us as we keep him in our memories and our hearts. May he be in a peaceful place.

"I wanted to send you my condolences. My heart hurts for you so much. I have a son as well and there is always that special bond between a mother and son that can never be broken. Joel was such a kind soul and I could tell that right from the moment I met him. His willingness to help or just stop over at your desk and chat for a bit to break up the monotony of the day were so appreciated. I will miss his quiet kindness and the way his face lit up when he talked about Techno.
Please...