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ROBERT WILLIAM HAWLEY Sr.

ROBERT WILLIAM HAWLEY Sr. obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

ROBERT HAWLEY Obituary

ROBERT WILLIAM HAWLEY SR., 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in the loving arms of his daughter and granddaughter. He was born on April 2, 1931 in Newport News, Va., He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force having served from 1956 to 1960, with an early release to attend school, earning several degrees and graduating with a Masters in Social Work from RPI (now known as VCU). Social work was his passion with his ACSW, LCSW, and LSW. Prominently known, he worked in many areas of mental health. Settling in Fort Wayne to become Proffessor Emeritus at IPFW for 30+ years, he was proud of the MHT programs he created. He traveled the country giving speeches and educating on wellness and mental health. He had a great love for art, antiques, music, gardening, good food and mostly his family. He adored all of his grandkids especially Ashley and was as proud as could be of his grandson and great-grandson. Surviving are his children, Robert Jr. and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Ashley and Jeromieus; great-grandson, Xander Bayne. No services. A celebration of life is from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne (IN 46802).

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 29, 2018.

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Larry Steadman

August 14, 2025

Bob was a friend and mentor to me while we were in the USAF. His intellect was always apparent and appreciated. He was loyal and good friend.

Larry Steadman
Episcopal Priest
Hutchinson, KS

Larry K. Steadman

March 20, 2025

If I have already written, please excuse, I'm 88. I was Bob's friend in the USAF at Lackland AFB. He taught an uneducated kid from Kansas a great deal. I am saddened to hear of his passing. Our world was a better place with him in it. Please accept the condolences of someone who admired Bob, his humor, and his intelligence. Gods Peace, The Rev. Larry Steadman, Episcopal Priest, Hutchinson, Kansas

Tony Jeffers

May 2, 2018

Tony Jeffers and Beth Conway send condolences to family. Bob was such a great teacher for both of us in the Mental Health Technology program. The imparted knowledge he shated has been shared to many people throughout our careers.

Jessica Keathley

April 29, 2018

Bob was my professor years ago in the MHT program at IPFW. He was also one of my neighbors. I had a long conversation with him last summer. Awesome teacher. Memory Eternal.

Josué Njock Libii

April 29, 2018

I knew Bob while working at IPFW.

I want his family to know how special he was as a colleague: He was passionate about his profession, about the courses that he taught, and about his students. He was caring and compassionate.

May he rest in peace from his labours.

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