Gene A. Hawkey
1931 - 2020
Gene A Hawkey, 89, died Monday October
19, 2020 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kansas. He was born June 3,
1931 in Newton, Kansas to Willard and Mary (Magnisun) Hawkey. On
April 13 1951 he married Doris Butler in Newton, Kansas and she
preceded him in death.
Gene was a longtime active member of
Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton. Throughout the
years Gene served as head usher as well as participating in many of
the other ministries of the church.
In 1975 Gene joined the Newton Lions
Club and very much enjoyed his service to others, especially flipping
pancakes at the annual Pancake Breakfast. Gene served as Newton's
President in 1985, K2 District Governor in 1998, and as the Kansas
Lions Band Treasurer for fifteen years. Gene retired from his
position of Purchasing Manager at Skyline Corporation in 1996. Genes
most important role in life was that of a loving, patient, caring
husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.
He is survived by his daughter, Shirley
Thompson of Riverside, CA and son, Gary Hawkey of Newton, KS. Gene is
also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Gene was preceded in death by his wife
Doris, his parents, his brothers Delbert Hawkey and Dale Hawkey and
one grandson, Austin Hawkey.
A memorial service will be held _11:00
a.m. Friday October 23, 2020 _ at Trinity Heights United Methodist in
Newton with Pastor Donna Voteau presiding. Inurnment will be in the
Highland Cemetery Rural Newton.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity
Heights Methodist Church, Good Shepherd Hospice or Schowalter Villa
in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
