James Lee Hawk

1936 - 2012

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James L. Hawk, 75 of Findlay died at 10:17 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born in Lakeview, Ohio on December 28, 1936 to the late O.E. and Eithel (Tumbleson) Hawk. On October 12, 1963 he married Joanne James and she survives, along with three daughters; Teresa (Mike) Ricksecker of Jenera, Tamara (Jeff) Kepling of McComb and Tonya (Steve) Johnson of Rawson. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Stephanie, Nickolas and Logan Kepling, Tyler and Tacia Frost, Harley and Haleigh Johnson, Amie and Miki Ricksecker, Bill and Siobhan Ricksecker, one great-grandchild, Emma Ricksecker, one sister, Shirley Wagler of Leipsic and his beloved dogs, Dixie, Pixie and Daisy. He was preceded in death by his sister Glenda Knief and two infant brothers. James was a 1954 graduate of Leipsic High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He worked for Bill Jones Garage in Leipsic, Jim Herrin Auto in Findlay, Gene Stevens Auto, Auto Zone and Treadway Chrysler in Findlay. James also served on the Leipsic Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Auxiliary. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 1:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Wade Melton officiating. Burial will follow in Powell Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the Donor's Choice. Condolences can be sent via www.coldrencrates.com.


Service Information
  • Visitation Details:

    COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
    205 West Sandusky Street
    Findlay, Ohio 45840
    Sunday, June 3rd 2012 1:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Funeral Service:

    Monday, June 4th 2012 - 11:00 AM

  • Service Location:

    COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
    205 West Sandusky Street
    Findlay, Ohio 45840

  • Final Resting Place:

    Powell Cemetery [Map]

    Eagle Township, Ohio

  • Contributions:

    Charity of Donor's Choice

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Condolences For James Lee Hawk




To : Joanne Hawk and family Date :Saturday, June 2nd 2012
From : Jeff Peggy Cupples and family
JoanneYou have our deepest sympathies Praying for your family



To : Joanne Hawk and Family Date :Sunday, June 3rd 2012
From : Patty Switzer
Dear Joanne and familyI was so surprised to hear about Jim's passing You have my sympathy I always enjoyed talking to him and Tyler when they came to mow You are in my prayers during this timeI am so sorry for your loss Sincerely Patty Switzer



To : Hawk family Teresa Tammy Date :Sunday, June 3rd 2012
From : Shawn Sowards
So sorry for your loss I know how unexpected it was and how much he will be missed My prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow Teresa and Tammy words cannot express how truly sorry I am for the loss of your dad



To : THE FAMILY OF JAMES LEE HAWK Date :Sunday, June 3rd 2012
From : THE BAUMGARDNER'S JACK SONDRA AND MIKEY
I am so very sorry to learn just yesterday on fb that your loved one had passed awayI have been praying every night since he had his strokeand missed it in the paperour thoughts and prayers continue for all of youand although I am out of townI will be thinking of you during this difficult timeand will keep in touch laterlove Sondra



To : Joanne and Family Date :Wednesday, June 6th 2012
From : Polly Mangold
So sorry for your loss I just learned about it in the Leipsic Paper Jim and I worked togeather at Jones Garage for many years He was always a good friend Joanne you and your family are in my thoughts and PrayersPolly




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