Robert W. Hawkins

Columbiana-September 3, 2011-Robert W. Hawkins, 88, died at 9:55 a.m. Saturday at Hospice House, Poland following a short illness.

Mr. Hawkins was born September 25, 1922 in Rogers, a son of Fred M. and Hazel Barton Hawkins and lived in this area all of his life.

Bob was a drag line operator for over 35 years working for ABC Mining and Thompson Brothers retiring in 1987. He served in the US Army during World War II and was a member of East Fairfield United Methodist Church. Bob was also a member of the Holiday Ramblers Recreational Vehicle Club and Billy Bob's Camping Club.

He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth G. Houser, whom he married November 29, 1944; two daughters, Ruth (Bill) Rowley of Lisbon and Alice (Jerry) Peppel of Columbiana; a son, Tom (Sherri) Hawkins of Columbiana; a brother, Harry (Ruth) Hawkins of Rogers; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Bob) Thorne, Becky (Shaun) Donovan, Dan (Heather) Hawkins, Erin (Rocky) Hartz, Jenna Peppel, Brian Peppel and Kelly Peppel; and two great grandchildren, Bria and Drew Donovan.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the East Fairfield United Methodist Church with Reverend Michael Namy officiating. Burial will follow in East Fairfield Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Material contributions may be made to the East Fairfield United Methodist Church memorial fund or Hospice House.