Hawk, Donnie D. 1934-2024 Sheridan, Mo.

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SHERIDAN, Mo. – Donnie D. “Don” Hawk, 90, of Sheridan, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Mosaic Medical Center, in Albany, Missouri, with family at his side.

Don was born April 20, 1934, in rural Sheridan, to Laz and Hazel (Hennegin) Hawk. He was one of five children, grew up and lived near Isadora.

Don graduated from Sheridan High School in 1952. He did not like schoolwork and always gave twin sister, Bonnie, credit for dragging him through all 12 years. Don served his country in the United States Army. He was baptized into the Christian faith and was a member of the Sheridan Christian Church. He was also a 50-year member of the Defiance Masonic Lodge.

Don was a life-long farmer and partner with his brother, Jack, operating as Hawk Brothers. He loved his occupation very much. To him it was not a job, but a way of life. He loved the livestock as much as the row crop. He was very fond of John Deere equipment. In later years he wanted to buy a Peterbilt and park it in the parking lot just to admire it.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Louise and husband Jim Ross, of Grant City, Missouri.

He is survived by sister, Bonnie (Dr. Jewell) Taylor, of Plattsburg, Missouri; brother, Jack (Dorrilla) Hawk, of Grant City; and sister, Ann (Don) Bergman, of Quincy, Illinois; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and special friend, Pat Ray.

Don had an amazing memory. Remembering things in considerable detail. He loved music and singing and had a great voice. Don liked to laugh, loved a good dog, and a big bowl of popcorn. He will be sorely missed by all.

The family would like to thank everyone for their care, concern, and friendship.

The care is under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Visitation at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. and burial at Rose Hill Cemetery Parnell, Missouri. Memorials can be made to Sheridan Cemetery Sheridan, Missouri or Rose Hill Cemetery, Parnell. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.