Todd Hawkins

Todd A. Hawkins, 58, of Decatur passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 3, 1965, in Decatur to W. Emmitt and Linda L. (Cunningham) Hawkins. He was married Nov. 29, 1985, to Debora K. LaFontaine.
He was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. He was a 1983 graduate of Crestview High School. He retired after 30 years with B.F. Goodrich.
He was an exceptional father and husband. He loved spending time with his grandkids. They were his world. You could always find him tinkering around outside. He loved being outdoors, in the woods, fishing and gardening. When an Ohio State football game was televised you could always find him front and center cheering them on.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Hawkins of Decatur; his wife of Decatur; two children, Jessica L. (Braidon) Harris of Monroe; and Ethan A. (Katie Mahlan) Hawkins of Decatur; five grandchildren, Dominic, Chevelle and Halle Harris; and Gavin, and Harper Hawkins and one on the way; brother, Rod (Maggie) Hawkins of Decatur; and two sisters, Polly (Barry) Kraus of Clearwater, Florida; and Jenny (Tim) Nicely of Payne, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 20 from 4-7 p.m. at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur with reciting of the Holy Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will also be Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 9-10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Decatur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur. Officiating will be Father David Ruppert. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Stillwater Hospice or St. Joseph Catholic School.
Arrangements provided by Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the guest book, click on www.hshfuneralhome.com.