William Dan Hawkins

Obituaries

February 12, 2025

William Dan Hawkins

May 9, 1952 – January 29, 2025

William Dan Hawkins, of Okmulgee, passed away with loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 72 years. William was born on May 9, 1952, in Okemah to his parents, Jesse and Leah Minnie (Johnson) Hawkins. A celebration of life and time of remembrance will be held at Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service Chapel on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care, 220 S. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee, is handling the arrangements. Family and friends may leave kind words of comfort, share special memories and offer condolences online at www. schaudtfuneralservice.com.

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