Obituary for Gene Russell Hawkins

GENE RUSSELL HAWKINS

Gene Russell Hawkins, 92, of Bloomington, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in Mitchell Manor. He was born February 26, 1928, in Lansing, Illinois, to Ora Hawkins and Bertha Unger Hawkins.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Jean A. Weaver Hawkins; a daughter, Cindy (Jeff) Lepore of Bloomington; a son, Eric (Nancy) Hawkins of Brookville; four grandchildren, Stephanie (C J) Johnson, Mallory Hawkins, Kyle (Emily) Lepore and Krista (James) Bodnar; seven great grandchildren; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ray Hawkins.

Gene loved spending time with his family; watching sports on TV especially anything that had a ball and was a part of Indiana University; He had owned a CPA private practice in Connersville, and retired as the president of Val Corporation in New Castle.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home. If friends so desire, Memorial Contributions may be made to a local food bank of the giver’s choice.