Richard Joseph

Hawkins Sr.

Richard Joseph Hawkins Sr. son of the late Esther Paubel Hawkins and Richard Hawkins was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 22, 1947. He departed this life at his residence in Lesterville, Missouri, on February 6, 2021 at the age of 73.

On December 4, 1998 in Estes Park, Colorado, Richard was united in marriage to Marilyn Walling. Richard retired from Elevator trade work after 40 years, a profession he enjoyed and a camaraderie he found fulfilling. Retirement took him to Lesterville, Missouri, where he hunted, fished and enjoyed the Black River. He loved hangin' out with the guys for a beer or two and to watch the local scenery. Richard was known to his friends as Hawkeye, he could often be seen riding his Polaris Ranger through the hills of the area. He was a great friend to all he met and will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.

Richard is survived by his wife Marilyn Hawkins of Lesterville, Missouri, one son, Richard Hawkins Jr. and wife Rachel of Edwardsville, Illinois, two step-sons, Gabriel Sylvia and wife Kim of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Brett Sylvia and wife Lori of Fort Hood, Texas, one grandson, Bradly Hawkins, 10 step-grandchildren and one great-grandson. Richard is also survived by two sisters, Susan Hawkins Hawn and husband Danny, Vicky Hawkins Swederska and husband Mike, one niece, Leanna Hahn, and two nephews, Quin and Ben Swederska, as well as aunts, uncles, many cherished cousins and friends.

In respect to his wishes and concerns about the Covid Crisis, there will be no funeral service. Please, no flowers. Donations to the Cancer Society or Arcadia Valley Methodist Church would be appreciated.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri