Ellis Cleo Hawkins, age 75, of Bloomington, died Sunday afternoon at Kindred Hospital South in Greenwood, Indiana. Born July 30, 1936 in Douglas County, Missouri, he was the son of Lloyd and Lucy (Gray) Hawkins. He was a hard worker, owning and operating his own fuel and delivery trucks for 40 years. He was a member of Monroe Lodge #22 Free and Accepted Masons.
He is survived by his wife, Joyanne (Zike) Hawkins, of Bloomington; one son and daughter-in-law, David Keith and Lois Hawkins, of Bloomington; one grandson and his wife, Matthew and Jodi Hawkins; one granddaughter and her husband, Michelle and Justin Hardy and one great-grandson, Wyatt Matthew Hawkins and one sister, Irene Adams, of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents, half- brother, Russell Hawkins and two half-sisters, Sharon England and Carol Fuller.
According to Mr. Hawkins’ wishes, there will no visitation or funeral service scheduled. Private burial will be Clear Creek Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Ellis be given to the charity of their choice.
Day Funeral Home in Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.
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