Donald Lee

Hawkins

Donald Lee Hawkins, son of the late Donald Elwood Hawkins and Stella Jane (Dunlap) Hawkins, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on December 1, 1951. He departed this life at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 12, 2023, at the age of 71.

On November 6, 1971, in Bunker, Missouri, Donald was united in marriage to Shirley Barton and to this loving union two sons were born. Donald was a deacon at the Marble Creek United Baptist Church. He worked for MoDOT until retirement and then went to work for Quality Transportation. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to church, and watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Stella Hawkins.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Shirley Hawkins of Bismarck, Missouri, two sons, Mark and Monroe Hawkins both of Bismarck, Missouri, one brother, Jeff "Mo" Hawkins of Bismarck, Missouri, one brother-in-law, Everett Barton of Salem, Missouri, and 4 grandchildren, Lauren, Keely, Ethan and Phoenix. Donald will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, September 15, 2023, 5-8PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral: Saturday, September 16, 2023, 11AM

Minister: Elder Charles Sutton assisted by Elder Thurman Wren

Burial: Bunker Cemetery

Pallbearers: Brad Hawkins, Stanley Hawkins, Terry Hawkins, Doug Hawkins, Brian Hawkins, Robert Sullivan, Todd Sullivan, Brad Dotson, Matt Hill and Tim Meadows

Honorary Pallbearers: Phoenix Hawkins, Ethan Hawkins, Keely Hawkins, Lauren Hawkins and Lonnie Barton Sr.

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the Marble Creek United Baptist Church, 20719 State Hwy E, Arcadia, MO 63621

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri