Roger W. Hawkins

November 21, 1938 - October 21, 2019

ADRIAN- Roger W. Hawkins, age 80 of Adrian, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at home with his family by his side. He was born November 21, 1938, to Harry and Mary (Block) Hawkins in Springville, Ohio. Roger graduated from Fairlawn High School in 1956 and went on to receive his Bachelor’s in Education from Murray State and his Master’s in Education from Eastern Michigan University. On June 18, 1966, Roger married Joyce Weaver and she survives. Working as a public school teacher for many years at Grogan Elementary in Southgate, Roger helped mold the minds of his young students. After retiring from the public school system, Roger went on to be a Freight Expediter and worked at the Toyota Distribution Center in Toledo. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Adrian. Roger was an avid reader, and enjoyed history, specifically WWII era. He was also fond of airplanes and classic cars from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Roger is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce; children, David of Greenville, OH, Doug (Amy) of Rose Hill, KS and Holly (Matthew) Holladay of Mayfield Heights, OH; grandchildren, Travis and Andrew Hawkins; and sisters, Alberta Cruz and Barbara Jacoby of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Hawkins and sister, Jean Bricker. Private graveside services will be held at Brookside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Roger’s honor. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.