Charles Hawkins

February 1, 1948 - October 13, 2020

Charles Hawkins, 72, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, Missouri. He was born on February 1, 1948 in Birchtree, Missouri the son of the late George Washington and Mildred (Williams) Hawkins. Charles was united in marriage to Rosemarie Cook on November 4, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union three sons were born. Charles worked various jobs over his lifetime. He moved to Troy, MO from Ironton, MO in 2002. Charles liked to fish and deer hunt. He was a great cook and liked going for drives, listening to music, while socializing with friends and playing poker. Charles was a protective, very straight forward man and his door was always open to anyone. He is survived by his three sons: Steven Derby of O’Fallon, MO, Rick Cook and wife Susie of Wentzville, MO and Denny Hawkins and wife Danielle of Troy, MO; three sisters: Helen Bolen, Shirley Rogers and husband Joe and Brenda Haven and husband Lynn: grandchildren: Ricky Cook, Holly Cook, Jake Cook, Casey Davis, Kayla Meyers, Steve Derby, Jr., Little Denny Hawkins and Charleigh Hawkins; ten great-grandchildren and counting, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mildred, wife, Rosemarie Hawkins, sister, Betty Derby. Family and friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Driving Dreams in care of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221 In accordance with the CDC COVID guidelines, social distancing, attendance recommendations will be followed.