Jerry Hawks

Jerry Hawks, 87, of Fulton passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital Martin.
He was born on July 19, 1933, in Fulton County, Ky., to the late Walter and Lillian Harrison Hawks.
He was a past member of Walnut Grove Church and a current member of Fulton First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Fulton City High School and a conductor for the former Illinois Central Gulf Railroad for 40 years.
He was a member of Roberts Lodge in Fulton. Jerry and his wife, Shirley, loved watching their grandsons as they played sports and grew into young professionals and businessmen. He was also a United States Army veteran.
He is survived by his son, Mike (Melanie) Hawks of South Fulton; and two grandsons, Corbin (Chelsey) Hawks of Paducah, Ky., and Harrison Hawks of South Fulton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Thompson.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Obion County Memorial Gardens.
There will be no visitation held at the funeral home and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at the hour of service.
Memorials may be made to: Fulton First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box No. 1386, Fulton, KY 42041.
Online tributes may be left at www.hornbeakfuneralchapel.com.

Published 1.5.21