John F. Hawks, age 68, of Manhattan, died April 11, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.
He was born September 19, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Whitcomb and Marjorie Virginia (Meyers) Hawks.
John was an over the road truck driver for several years prior to earning his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University and then working as a software developer for Lucent Technology. He later was a delivery driver for Dillons for nine years.
He was a member of the Living Word Church in Manhattan.
He was married to Melanie on November 9, 1991, in Emporia, Kansas. Melanie survives of Manhattan. Additional survivors include four sons: Larry M. Estes of Osage City, KS, Joshua D. Estes of Excelsior Springs, MO, Daniel W. Hawks of Manhattan, KS, and David R. Hawks of Shawnee, KS; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren with the sixth expected soon.
Cremation is planned with graveside services to be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 5th, 2023, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley with Pastor Sterling Hutchins officiating.
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Memorial contributions may be made to Life Choice Ministries. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.