Paul E. Hawkey

Paul E. Hawkey, age 85, of West Manchester, Ohio died Monday evening, June 14, 2004 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, Ohio where he had been a resident since March 2004. Born on March 18, 1919 in Castine, Darke County, Ohio he was the son of the late Jacob O. & Chloe (Henry) Hawkey. He was a self-employed Heating and Plumbing contractor. He was a U.S. Army W.W. II veteran and a life member of the American Legion Post in West Manchester, Ohio. Preceded in death by his 1st Wife: Clara M. (Esterline) Hawkey in 1976 and 2nd Wife: Stella Marie (Studebaker) Hawkey in 1988, Daughter: Janet Hawkey in 1974, Brother: Clarence “Gene” Hawkey in 2003, Sister: Edna Schleiger in 1963.

Survivors include 2 Sons: Michael Paul Hawkey of Stanford, Montana and Carl Eugene Hawkey of Dothan, Alabama. 3 Daughters: Sharon L. Powell of Eaton, Ohio, Debra L. Wilson and Rebecca S. Powell both of West Manchester, Ohio. Sister: Helen Helms of Eaton, Ohio, 10 Grandchildren: Paul Powell, Jimmy Powell, Lash Hawkey, Margaret Hawkey, Paula Hawkey, Daniel Hawkey, Tammy Johnson, David Powell, Richard Powell and Brian Swain. 14 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on Friday -10:00 A.M. June 18, 2004 at Barnes Funeral Home - 411 North Commerce Street - Lewisburg, Ohio with Pastor Rodney Shelley officiating. Interment will be held in Twin Creek Chapel Cemetery near West Manchester, Ohio with the Preble County Honor Guard providing full military honors. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 17, 2004 from 5 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Heart Association - P.O. Box 182039 Dept 013 - Columbus, Ohio 43218-2039. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com