Stanley Ray

Hawkins

Stanley Ray Hawkins, son of Serulta "Lavera" Johnson and the late Lowell Ray Hawkins, was born in Oates, Missouri, on May 13, 1946. He departed this life at Iron County Hospital in Pilot Knob, Missouri, on April 17, 2025, at the age of 78.

On June 22, 1968, Stanley was united in marriage to Patricia Troutman and to this loving union two sons were born, Brian and Gary. Stanley was a deacon of the Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and watching his granddaughter Sidney play volleyball and basketball.

Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Ray Hawkins, one sister, Valerie Hawkins, and his stepfather, Roy Gallaher.

Stanley is survived by his mother, Lavera Gallaher of Black, Missouri, his loving wife of 56 years, Pat Hawkins, two sons, Brian Hawkins of Lesterville, Missouri, and Gary Hawkins and wife Tonya of Cooks Station, Missouri, one brother, Terry Hawkins and wife Connie of Boss, Missouri, and four grandchildren, Caleb, Kiele, Sidney and Ben. Stanley will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, April 21, 2025, 10am-12pm at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 12pm

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman assisted by Elder Denny Mathes

Burial: Brown Cemetery

Pallbearers: Joey Hawkins, Jeff Lowe, Rex McClanahan, Vaughn Martin, Isaac Freeman and Randy Bowen

In Lieu of Flowers: Black River Baptist Food Pantry

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri