CONTINENTAL – Charles L. Hawkins, 91 of Continental died 6:50 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 16, 1928 in Coshocton County, Ohio to the late Clifford and Pearl (Ackert) Hawkins. On May 30, 1954, he married Doris Jean Cross and she died November 12, 2014.
Survivors include three daughters: Diantha (Jim) Henry and Rosena (Homer) Bush both of Continental and Rebecca (Tim) Brenneman of Lima; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, William Hawkins of Owensboro, KY.
He was also preceded in death by two stillborn sons: Jeffery and Steven Hawkins; three sisters: Josephine Cullison, Marilyn Rodehauer and Rosena Weaver; and a brother, Clifford Hawkins.
Charles retired in 1990 from Landmark / Countrymark in Oakwood. He was a member of Dupont Church of the Brethren. Charles was an avid bowler, fisherman and master gardener.
Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home Tuesday.
Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com
