Jim Hawkins, 84, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Friday February 21, 2025 in his residence at 9:30a.m.
Jim was born May 19, 1940 in West Frankfort, Illinois to John and Gilda (Kerley) Hawkins. He was a member of the UMWA and a U.S. Army veteran. Jim loved cars, estate sales, grilling, and he was a good carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Merinda Hawkins; parents; sister, Gloria Grimes; grandmother, Jessie Muldoon; and sister-in-law, Marsha Horsley.
Jim is survived by his son, Clint (Lori) Hawkins; step-son, Leonard (Elaine) Neatherlin; companion, Shirley Overturf; half- brother, Eddie (Janice) Peterman; step daughter, Ronnie Reed; brother-in-law, Cletus "Chip" Horsley; grandchildren: Wesley and Willow Hawkins, Ashley Burton, and Blake Neatherlin; several great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday March 1, 2025 at 11:00a.m. Visitation will be held Friday February 28, 2025 from 5-8:00p.m. and Saturday March 1, from 9-11:00a.m. in the Union Funeral H

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