Paul R. Hawkins

age 57, of Minerva passed away, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2025. He was born March 20, 1968 in Alliance to Herbert and Barb (Cox) Hawkins of Kensington.  He works for KMI Machinery in New Franklin.  He is a US Army Veteran and a member of the VFW Post #4120 in Minerva where he was formerly on the drill team.  He graduated from Carrollton High School and loved to spend time watching and rooting for the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

He is survived by his wife, Marie (Miller) (Dickens) Hawkins whom he married Aug. 26, 2018, his parents, Herbert and Barb Hawkins, 5 daughters, Sarah, Jennifer, Jessie, Melanie, Michelle, sister, Tammy Frantum, brother, William Hawkins and a grandson, Ronan.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:30 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating.  Burial with full military honors will be Tuesday at 1:15 pm in Western Reserve National Cemetery.  Calling hours will be Monday from 6-8 pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Save 22. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.