Ruby J Hawkins

Ruby J. Hawkins, 81 of Warren passed on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at St. Joesph Healthcare Center in Warren. She was born in Lordstown on August  4, 1942, Ruby was the daughter of the late Rufus H. and Edith (Carlson) Johnson.

Following high school graduation, Ruby obtained her Bachelors degree from Kent State University in Education and worked as a teacher for LaBrae School district. She continued her education at Westminster College and got her Master's degree in education. Ruby retired from teaching in 1994 as the Principal for Bascom Elementary School.

For anyone who knew Ruby; most would describe her as a generous, kind-hearted person who had a passion for cooking and then taking her meals and feeding family, friends or whomever else she thought needed some good wholesome meals. Ruby was a faithful servant and was an active member of the Lordstown Christian Church. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Trumbull Area State Teachers Retirement Group. When she was wasn't donating her time to the church or cooking in the kitchen, you could usually find her playing cards on Tuesday.

On July 28, 1979, Ruby married her husband, Jerry L. Hawkins. Together they shared 39 years of marriage until his passing on December 4, 2018. Also, preceding Ruby in death are her parents, sisters; Grace Penn and Ruth Parker and her brothers; Frank, George and Ralph Johnson.

Ruby is survived by her three sisters; Mary Jo Bofenkamp of Niles; Elsie Johnson Whetzel Fowler and her husband Richard of Newton Falls; Anna and her husband Frank Hirschinger of Fowler; numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be Monday, August 14, 2023 at 10am at James Funeral Home with Pastor Norman Witthuhn officiating. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 5-7pm at the funeral home and again on Monday from 9am-10am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lordstown Cemetery. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Lordstown Christian Church, 6370 Tod Ave SW, Warren, Ohio 44481 in Ruby's memory.

Arrangements for Ruby have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online and may send their condolences by visiting the funeral home website at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
 

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