Weldon Travis Hawk

1928 - 2016

Weldon Travis Hawk obituary, 1928-2016, Clovis, NM

Weldon Travis Hawk

1928 - 2016

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

Weldon Hawk Obituary

Visit the Clovis News Journal website to view the full obituary.
Weldon Travis Hawk passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, in Clovis, NM. Services will be at The Steed Todd Chapel, 800 E. Manana, Friday, January 29, 2016, at !;00 pm. Burial will be at the Sudan Cemetery.
Weldon was born December 27, 1928, to Joe and Lurline Hawk in Paduka, TX. Weldon and family moved to Sudan, TX via a covered wagon in the early 30's. Growing up with four brothers and one sister, Weldon lost his mother when he was four years old and a brother who was 14 at the time to medical complications of the day. Weldon was an 11 generation carpenter, and member of the Carpenter's Union for 35 years. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Eagles, Freemasons and Shriners.
Weldon lived in Clovis since 1959 and enjoyed horse racing, camping and fishing. Weldon was a job foreman for such projects in Clovis like Citizen's Bank, The Federal Building, Sandia and Zia Elementary as well as many projects for Cannon Air Force Base. Weldon married Betty Ann Sherrill on March 23, 1951. They had four children, Carol Hawk of McAlester, OK, Benny Hawk of Clovis, Gary Hawk of Nelsonville OH and a daughter, named Vivian Ann who was born still born.
Proceeded in death by his parents, Joe and Lurline; his brothers, J.L. Hawk, Nathan Hawk, Pauline Fulcher, Freddy Hawk, Jack Hawk and one daughter, Vivian Ann; two wives, Betty Ann Sherril and Cloreta Joyce Fox.
Survived by his children, Carol Sue Hawk of McAlester, Benny Thomas Hawk of Clovis, Gary Wayne Hawk of Nelsonville, OH. Weldon also leaves a proud legacy of five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. And his most favorite cherry cobbler maker, Radine Boney.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Steed Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, NM.

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January 29, 2016

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January 29, 2016

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January 28, 2016

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5 Entries

Herb Edwards

January 27, 2016

I married your Daughter Nov. 21, 1976 and from that day on we were family,
those 40 years were the best years of my life and being a part of your family was the best times ever. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family.

Kym Moore

January 29, 2016

Sincere condolences for your family. Weldon will be truly missed.Terry and Kym (Henry) Moore

Joe Montano

January 29, 2016

To: Hawk Family

My condolence to all at this time of your loss. May God ease the pain at this time and strengthen your belief in God's assurance of the resurrection. PS: Benny, take care my friend.

Old Schoolmate
Mr. Joe A. Montano

Randy Herndon

January 28, 2016

To Carol, Benny, and Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your father.

I love you Grandpa!

Michael Travis Hawk

January 28, 2016

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