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Robert Hawkins Obituary
85, passed away Sunday December 6, 2015 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center.
He was born in Pierre, South Dakota to Wilbur and Bessie (Cain) Hawkins.
He was a retired Truck Driver for Toyota, Kentucky Lumber, and Huttig Sash & Door, with over 60 years driving experience.
He was a longtime member of Beechland Baptist Church, a Kentucky Colonel and an avid Kentucky Wildcat Fan.
He was preceded in death by his Parents and his siblings.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Hazel J. (Salsman) Hawkins; his children, Peggy Henderson (Andy), Sarah Smith (Gary), and Greg Hawkins (Carrie); three grandchildren: Kathryn Heim (Peter), Amy Riley (Brandon) and Drew Henderson (Brittany).
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Thursday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-8 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy to: Alzheimer's Association and his Church. Online condolences: owenfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Chaplain Rita
December 13, 2015
Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.
Sherry Logsdon
December 8, 2015
Prayers to the family...He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. I worked with him at Toyota of Louisville.
Michael & Pamela Rhea
December 7, 2015
God will always be with your family. Your family at Beechland will always be there for you. Please reach out what your needs may be. Your family will always be in our hearts and prayers! Blessings from your Deacon Team and Family Ministers.
Susie
December 7, 2015
Bob was a great man, I smile when I think of him He was always aggravating Leonard....you were a great man of God..and will be missed.
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