Michael T. Hawkins
Michael T. Hawkins, 70, of Tipton passed away Tuesday evening, September 27, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1952 in Tipton, Indiana. He was the son of the late Alfred William “Shorty” & Margaret “Peggy” (McCormack) Hawkins.
Mike graduated from Tipton High School, Class of 1971. After high school he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was stationed on a tanker in the Gulf of Tonkin during his deployment. When Mike returned to civilian life, he went to Ironworkers Trade school and was employed as an iron worker, making a career out of building many of the high rise buildings in Indianapolis and in surrounding cities in central Indiana. Mike was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton. He was also a member of Tipton American Legion Post #46, Iron Workers Local 22, and the Tipton Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his two children, Brian M. Hawkins of Tipton, Milissa D. Hawkins of Tipton; seven siblings Patricia Zanone and husband David of Fort Myers, Florida, Margaret J. Hawkins of Tipton, Joseph J. Hawkins of Elwood, Seamus A. Hawkins and wife Pamela of Kokomo, Veronica L. Maxwell and husband Michael of Kempton, Suzan M. Jones and husband Garry of Tipton and Barry C. Hawkins of Lehigh Acres, Florida. Mike is also survived by his four grandchildren, Emma E. Hawkins, Lili J. Hawkins, Bailey C. Gue and husband Josh, Riley W. Hawkins and wife Katie, two great-grandchildren, Makayla J. Gue and Paul N. Gue. He was preceded in death by a son, Brent A. Hawkins; siblings, Alfred W. Hawkins, Jr., John A. Hawkins, and Teresa J. Hawkins, IPD.
Mike’s funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery with military honors conducted by the United States Navy and Tipton American Legion Post #46. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Church building fund, 340 Mill Street Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Hawkins family in their time of need.
Dear Hawkins family, Please accept our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely the Stacy/ Head family
I’m very sorry for your loss and prayers will be with your family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family. Mike was a good guy.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sincere condolences to Mike’s family. Prayers for all.
My deepest sympathy to the Hawkins family. Prayers for all of you.
Sincerely,
Colette Silence
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hawkins Family. Rest in Peace Mike….
Sending prayers and my sincere condolences for your loss. RIP Mike
Thanking God for your loved one’s life, and thinking of you with love and prayers during this difficult time.
Theresa and I send our most heartfelt condolences to the entire Hawkins family. God Bless.
Dear Hawkins family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy, and you all were the best neighbors. Love and Prayers…
Heartfelt condolences to everyone. I considered Mike a great friend, and co-worker, he will be missed. Enjoyed working with him on many Indianapolis projects.
Heaven gained another angel. Thoughts and prayers for Mike Hawkins family. Went to school with Mike. He will be miss.
Heaven gained another angel 😇. Thoughts and prayers for Mike Hawkins family. Went to school with Mike he will be miss.
My Condolences to the Hawkins Family 🙏
Y’all are in my thoughts and Prayers 🙏
Mike was a good guy and a Friend of mine for over 50 years, I am so thankful that I had a good visit with him this summer while I was up in Indiana! I will cherish the walking stick forever, he gave it to me as I was leaving ❤️
Rest Easy my Friend ❤️🙏❤️
Barry and Family ~ Sending our deepest condolences to your whole family . We were all neighborhood kids in Tipton and spent a whole lifetime growing up knowing each other and our families . Peace , Love and Hugs to you all . Rest In Peace Mike . God Speed .
Sincerely ,
Kim Holliday and Family