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Robert 'Bobby' J. Hawkins of Du Quoin

Robert "Bobby" J. Hawkins, age 68, of Du Quoin, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Robert was born on July 19, 1953 at Pinckneyville, Illinois, a son to Robert E. and Evelyn (Emling) Hawkins.

In October 1970 he married Janet Cawvey in Pinckneyville, and she preceded him in death on July 31, 2006. In October 1984 he married Janet (Yeager) Hayden in Pinckneyville, and they since divorced.

He was a member of the Beaucoup Baptist Church, Du Quoin VFW and the Du Quoin American Legion.

Robert worked construction for Skoffic Construction and Turco Construction for several years. He enjoyed life with all of his friends. Robert was a fun-loving person who never met a stranger.

Survivors include his second wife, Janet Hayden of Du Quoin; two daughters, Julie Hawkins of Du Quoin and Polly (Jeff) Dyson of Mahomet, Illinois; one son, Christopher (Natalie) Hawkins of Edwardsville, Illinois; one brother, Michael (Marlene) Hawkins of Pinckneyville; one aunt, Betty Sims Moss of Du Quoin; five grandchildren, Tiana Dyson of Mahomet, Noah Dyson of Mahomet, Layton Hawkins of Du Quoin, Penelope Hawkins of Edwardsville and Christian Hawkins of Edwardsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Hawkins and Evelyn Hawkins Schickedanz; and his first wife, Janet Cawvey.

A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 at Pyatt Funeral Home in Du Quoin, with Jeff Dyson officiating.

A memorial visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home prior to the service, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday. COVID-19 mandates and regulations will be adhered to.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. For more information or to sign an online guest register visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.