Weldon Travis Hawk

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.