He was a rancher and in later years drove a semi truck. Don was united in marriage to Nancy Judy McElroy; she preceded him in death on August 20, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carol Hawks; daughter-in-law, JoEllen Hawks; granddaughter, Kaycee Hawks.
Don will be greatly missed by family and friends. Don is survived by three sons: Mark Hawks of Hume, Missouri, Monty and Lisa Hawks of Metz, Missouri; Mike and Tonya Hawks of Butler, Missouri; three grandchildren, Nathan Hawks, Kaylee Hawks and Addison Hawks; two great-grandchildren, Shannon and Sammy; and one sister-in-law, Kitty and Roger Wikoff of Metz, Missouri.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 27 at the Green Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.heuserfunerals.com.
