David Hawkins

David Lee Hawkins, 65, of Circleville passed from this world on December 18, 2021, at Ohio Health Berger Hospital in Circleville. He was born on May 28, 1956, in southern Fayette County to the late Orville and Rose (Grooms) Hawkins. He attended Miami Trace High School, class of 1975. He is preceded in death by his parents Orville and Rose and 3 brothers, Jim, Eugene, and Marty Hawkins, and his beloved wife Janet (Shanton) Hawkins, whom he took in marriage in August of 1974. He is survived by his siblings John, Steve, and Chris Hawkins, all of Washington Court House, Barbara Dennis of Circleville, Edith Gardner of Greenfield, Shirley Hawkins of Texas, as well as Mary Perkins and Sharon Burden of Washington Court House. Dave is also survived by one son Brian (Shawna) Hawkins of Chillicothe; 5 grandchildren Cole (Leah), Trace and Austin Hawkins all of Circleville, Nick and Alexia Hawkins of Chillicothe; and many nieces and nephews.

Dave retired after 32 years from General Electric. Dave was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had an amazing personality and sense of humor, loved attending car shows, working on his classic cars, and spending time with his wife and family. He loved to help those in need and was always known for his smile and laugh. He will be tremendously missed by us all.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 10am until 1pm at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, 151 East Main Street, Circleville prior to a 1pm funeral service followed by burial at Reber Hill Cemetery.