Obituary of Benjamin C Hawkins

HAWKINS, Benjamin C. Our Husband, Dad, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather passed peacefully June 17, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Edna; sisters, Helen, Ruth and Hazel. Survived by wife, Jane; children, Greg, Susan, Gary, Glen and Scott; his grandchildren, Stephanie, Melanie, Jamie and Jimmy; great-grandchildren and sister, Joyce. A 23 year veteran of US Navy and Air Force, MSGT Ret., Korean and Vietnam War veteran. Born in Clearwater, Minn., January 30, 1934. Graduated St. Cloud Tech HS 1952. A dedicated United Way volunteer, VA volunteer, and an avid golfer Ben enjoyed life and his family and friends. Visitation is Friday, June 24, 2016, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Avenue. Memorial Mass on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at St. Odilia's Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte.