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1932-2026
Richard (Dick) H. Hawkins, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 23, 2026.
He had resided most recently at Copeland Oaks in Sebring, Ohio.
Richard was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Alliance, Ohio, to parents Richard and Mary (Harrington)
Hawkins. Richard grew up in Berlin Center and graduated from Berlin Center High School in 1951. He attended Mount Union College before joining the United States Army and served faithfully and dutifully abroad in the Korean Conflict.
After his tour of duty, Richard married the love of his life, Patsy. They wed on Sept. 23, 1961, and were married happily for nearly 47 years. Patsy passed away in 2008. In 2010, Richard married Norma Pinkerton who passed away in 2012.
Rich had a very distinguished career for Allied Trucks as a highly regarded salesman selling International, Peterbilt and Mack trucks. Richard possessed character and integrity and was known as being very trustworthy in the competitive sales industry. Always a gentleman, Richard retired in 1987 after a very successful professional career.
In his retirement, Rich and Patsy traveled frequently and spent memorable times with family and friends at Linwood Park in Vermilion, Ohio, along the shores of Lake Erie. Food, fun, including epic volleyball games, and fellowship will be forever part of the Hawkins' legacy. Richard loved football season and especially his beloved Cleveland Browns and Buckeyes. Richard and brother Jim spent Saturday and Sunday together watching both teams win this past weekend.
Richard and Pat were incredibly generous and hosted an annual Super Bowl party and Richard was the grill master at their annual July 4 cookout. Richard will be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, uncle and friend to many.
Richard is survived by younger brother Jim and numerous nieces and nephews including Julie (Walt), Ash (Kathy), Mike (Janet), Lisa (Mike), and Bill (Amy), and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patsy, Norma, and sister Sally Eddins. Richard attended Berlin Center United Methodist Church.
Family and friends may call at Gednetz-Ruzek & Brown Funeral Home in Sebring, Ohio, from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 with the service immediately following. Arrangements were entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Sebring Chapel, 330-938-2526, www.grfuneralhome.com.
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