Gordon R. Hawkes “beloved husband, brother and uncle”
INVERNESS, Florida-Gordon R. Hawkes, 92, of Inverness, a
former longtime resident of Portville, N.Y. and Cuba, N.Y., passed away in his
home with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, after a long
illness.
Born on Monday, October 11, 1926 in Wayland, N.Y., he was a
son of Lorne G. and Aleta B. Fisk Hawkes.
On December 18, 1948 in Shinglehouse, Pa., he married Doris M. Murray,
who survives.
Gordon was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during
World War II. He was employed by the
former Dresser-Clark Industries in Olean, N.Y., retiring in 1988 as a crane
operator.
He enjoyed traveling by motorhome, taking long rides along
country lanes, and visiting his family member’s final resting places. Gordon
loved to perform in the former Sundowners Band, a very popular band in the Cuba
area and also was a well-known square dance caller.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 70 years; a
sister, Caroline Mitchell of Smethport, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Gordon was predeceased by three
brothers, Robert Hawkes, Charles E. Hawkes and George W. Hawkes; and four
sisters, Catherine Hawkes, Ella Taylor, Marian “Jean” Buchanan, and Lois A.
Case.
Family and friends may call from 11a.m. to 1p.m. on
Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South
Union Street, Shinglehouse, Pa. where funeral services will follow at 1p.m.
with the Rev. Preston L. Hutchins, Jr., pastor of the Shinglehouse United
Methodist Church, officiating. Committal
and burial services will follow in Sweden Hill Cemetery, Coudersport, Pa.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord
military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of
Citrus County, 3350 West Audubon Park Path, Lecanto, FL 34461.
Gordon’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J.
Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home,
Shinglehouse, Pa.
To express condolences, view a video tribute, or share a
fond memory of Gordon, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or our
Facebook page, Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home.
