William F. Hawken
June 11, 1952 ~ May 3, 2010
William F. Hawken, 57, of Colliers, WV died Monday May 3, 2010, at the Weirton Medical Center.
Born on June 11, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, Bill was the son of the late Charles and Eileen Barnhart Hawken. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Karen Sue Kerr on August 26, 2000.
Bill retired after 32 years of service from Weirton Steel, where he worked in the Boiler House.
A caring husband, father and grandfather, Bill was very patriotic, and was especially proud of his son who serves in the United States Army.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sandra Wyatt Hawken; a son William �Brent� Hawken and his wife Jessica of Fort Hood, TX; brothers, Charles Hawken of Weirton, WV, and Larry Hawken of New Cumberland, WV; a sister, Margaret Pearson of New Cumberland, WV; three beloved grandchildren, Ceili, Brylie and Brent, Jr. aka Bubby.
Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday.
Minister Larry Barkley will preside.
Love You Brother, Always will. Your little Brother, Tommy
‘Bill’Hawken, truly patriotic, caring, compasionate, loving friend and neighbor. Our prayers for the soul as it passes to Gods’ Hands. We are blessed to have had serveral occasions to talk about an Eternal Life and Heaven. This passing leaves us with a void and sorrow. In Christian Love, Duane and Lori (Fowler)Jones
My thoughts and prayers go out to my family and Bills family. Bill was always a great lovable person he will be missed. I saw him just about everyday walking, driving and we always got to chat for a bit, here in our little town of Colliers. I love you all sincerely Babette
My heart goes out to you all, I love you all so much. I will miss Bill and all his corky things I remember as a kid!! I remember me and Dad (Aunt Hank) and Bill and Brent went to the farm, squirrel hunting and it was a competition, who would get more squirrels, of course Brent and Bill did, and I was never allowed to go hunting again!! I made to much noise!! xoxox, love and prayers always!
Our prayers go out to you Sandy,Brent, and the entire family for your loss. May God look over all of you.
Sandy, Brent and Jess My heart goes out to all of you! Bill has been a part of my family for as long as I can remember. Any time I would call or see him, he would always find a way to make me smile. Brent~he was very proud of you and blessed to have you as son. Sandy you are truly a SAINT! Please know we are here for you and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Know he is no longer in pain and is now our guardian angel! I LOVE YOU! Rest in Peace my dear friend!