Chad Edward Hawkey, 47, of Kinmundy, passed away at 6:52 am on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Alma. He was born on June 1, 1972 in Salem the son of Edward and Susan Margaret (Runge) Hawkey. He married Susan Baiter on July 26, 2003 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter and she survives. Chad worked as a correctional officer for the DOC in Centralia for several years, he was also an area farmer. He enjoyed hunting, farming and spending time with his boys and family. In addition to his parents and wife, Chad is survived by two sons, Jacob and Alex Hawkey both of Kinmundy, a sister, Stacy (Bryan) Greasor of Pueblo West, Colorado and by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Nita Hawkey and Elroy and Betty Runge. A private family memorial service will be conducted to honor Chad's life. Private inurnment will be held at Elder Cemetery in Kinmundy. Triplett & Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy is in charge of the care and arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Chad's memory are directed to Families for Depression Awareness, 391 Totten Pond Road, Suite 101, Waltham, MA 02451. www.familyaware.org. You are invited to share your memories of Chad and leave a condolence at www.triplettandneal.com
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