William J. Bill Hawkins
December 17, 2005
Hawkins, William J. “Bill”, 72, retired Peoples Natural Gas Company employee, died Saturday, December 17, 2005. Visitation with family, 5:00-7:00 P.M., Tuesday; Scottish Rites and service, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, all at Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Masonic graveside service, 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, KS. Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Sarah Hawkins; brother, Albert Hawkins. Survivors: wife, Sue; sons and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Diane Hawkins of Wichita, Theodore Hawkins of Stillwater, OK; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bill Zimmerling of Wichita; grandchildren, Hannah and Hayley of Wichita, Kenneth Wayne Hawkins of Stillwater, OK. Memorials established with New Hope Baptist Church, 4815 E. 4th, Hutchinson, KS 67501, and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas, 2016 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203.
Visitation with the family, 5:00-7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 20, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Masonic graveside service, 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 21, Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, KS.
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Dear Sue, I just read yesterday’s paper that had Bills obit in it. My thoughts are prayers are with you and yours. I still remember the day you brought in the red rose for my desk. Thank you for sharing. You guys were always a ray of sunshine for me when you came to Medical Center West. Dr. Hart has been gone for the past week but will return tomorrow. My thougts will be with you for Bill’s services tomorrow. I can say I was glad to have known Bill and felt comfortable ‘picking and teasing’ him when he came in for his appointments. He will be missed. Sue hang in there. Call if I can help.. Sincerely, Judy Diehl
‘The Pain Was Too Great’ Words cannot describe the pain that I feel, but I know the pain will heal. I know you had to go because the pain was too great. My heart went out to you many times I wish I could have taken away your pain. My pain is somewhat silent because the others need my strength. I know you had to go because the pain was too great. Its hard to keep the tears from flowing because my heart is hurting and yours stopped beating. I know you had to go because the pain was too great. You filled a void that was missed; because my dad was taken early you helped me with someone that was sorely missed. I know you had to go because the pain was too great. I know youre with your family and please know this you are now that someone that is sorely missed. I know you had to go because the pain was too great. You can now sing with the angels
Bill will be greatly missed by his brothers in Masonic lodge, Hi-Twelve Club and Eastern Star. Bill was one of the finest Brothers that I have ever met.
Dear Sue and family So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We are thinking of you and keeping you and yours in our prayers. Take care of yourself Sue. May God keep you in his loving arms and provide uplifting support. God Bless Carl and Donna
Time goes by, and at a sad time like this, we’re reminded how special memories can be and that they should be treasured. Memories of Billy Joe have been flooding our thoughts since we heard he had died, and most of them bring a smile to the face and heart. He had that way about him. He will be missed!