Jerry Lynn Hawkins, age 76, of Warren passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. He was born on May 21, 1942 in Warren, OH the son of the late Chester L. Hawkins and Ruth E. (Fawcett) Hawkins. Jerry was a member of the US Air Force from 1962-1966. Then Jerry married Ruby J. Johnson on July 28, 1979 and they enjoyed 39 years of marriage, sharing church work, traveling, and restaurant hopping. He worked as an office equipment installer for United Telephone 32 years retiring in 2004. He also worked at the Ravenna Arsenal as a locomotive maintenance man, and at HK Porter. During his Air Force station in the Aleutian Islands, he worked as a diesel mechanic/power plant operator. He has lived in Warren for the past 39 years, formerly of Newton Falls. Jerry loved collecting coins, and electronics. He is preceded in death by: his parents, 3 brothers: Ronald, Wayne, Harlan Hawkins, and 3 sisters: Eileen Hewitt, Shirley Lynn, and Bonnie Enberg.

He is survived by: his wife: Ruby J. Hawkins of Warren, and many nieces and nephews, with whom he enjoyed imparting knowledge and advice, teasing, and sharing coins. Watching them grow up and mature was important to him.

A funeral gathering will be held at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018 from 4:00-6:00pm. Jerry's favorite charities are Lordstown Christian Church (DOC) 6370 Tod Ave. SW Warren, OH 44481 and The Salvation Army Donation Center 2680 Youngstown Rd. SE Warren, OH 44483.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Jerry's obituary online or to send condolences to the family, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Saturday, December 8, 2018 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444