Daniel H. Hawkins, 95, of Jamestown, KY passed from this life on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born August 31, 1928 in Walton, a son of the late J. Fred and Lydia Anderson Hawkins.
Mr. Hawkins was a veteran, serving his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. After being discharged from the military, he returned to his job at American Standard in Louisville where he remained until his retirement. His work at American Standard allowed him to enjoy summer weekends and the month of August every year on the houseboat on Lake Cumberland. His trips to the lake began years before the State Dock was built, where a close bond was established with the other lake-goers, making their lake community friendships lasting ones. Mr. Hawkins was a “shade-tree mechanic” who worked on boats and was well-known as the rescuer of many stranded boaters on the lake. He was also an avid fisherman & boater, and was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Daniel Hawkins (& Gayle) of Jeffersontown
2 daughters: Diane Devine (& Roger) of Bedford and Brenda Hawkins of Brandenburg
1 sister: Charlotte Bailey of Magnolia
5 grandchildren: Shannon Loveless (& John), Terry Wayne Gibson (& Darlene), Jack Daniel Gibson, Andrew Hawkins, and Brian Devine
His granddaughter-in-law: Tiffany Devine
6 great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces & nephews
Along with his parents, Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ruby Catherine McCubbins Hawkins; his daughter, Vicky Lynn Hawkins; six brothers: Frederick Hawkins, Edgar Hawkins, Albert Hawkins, James Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins and Marion Hawkins; and a grandson, Roger Devine, Jr.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Russell Springs First Baptist Church with Bro. Christian Naylor officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Russell County Honor Guard.
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Tuesday
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
