Harry Douglass Hawkins

Harry Douglass “Doug” Hawkins, one of four children born to the union of the late George Hawkins and Velma (Plummer) Hawkins was born on January 17, 1952, in St. Louis, MO. Doug began school in kindergarten at Rose Fanning in South St. Louis City. He always loved music and joined the Drum and Bugle Corp. in the 3rd grade and stayed all through elementary school. He won a badge and write up in the Globe Democrat paper for being Patrol Boy of the week in South St. Louis. He also was a member of the Boy Scouts, he enjoyed camping and earned lots of badges. In 1966, Doug attended Roosevelt High School. After graduation in 1970 he moved to Washington DC., where he worked for the FBI in the File Review Department. In 1971 Doug joined the Marine Corps. After his discharge he returned to St. Louis and married Marie Griffin, and they had 3 beautiful children. In 1985 he met the Love of his Life, Mary Ann. She was a single mom of a 15-year-old daughter. In 1986 they married, blending their families into one. Doug worked 30 years for the Post-Dispatch as a Pressman. He Proudly belonged to Local 38N GCIU. He was a Proud member until the day he died. Upon retirement, Doug & Mary Ann traveled, seeing many historical sites. They also enjoyed going to see Cardinals at Spring training in Florida. They had a wonderful time seeing new places and meeting new people along the way. When Doug had free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and was on many bowling leagues. He also enjoyed the occasional round of golf time with his brother and brother-in-law. He was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He was always telling “Dad jokes”, never going past a cemetery without making the statement, “People are just dying to get in there”, always teasing and having fun with the grandchildren. Doug never met a stranger, and he enjoyed having “A FEW COLD ONES” and talking with friends. Doug has been a grateful member of the American Legion Post 400 in Fenton, for over 20 years. He proudly served as Commander from 2009-2011, after which we served as the Building Board President until his retirement in 2022. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. On Monday, February 13, 2023, Doug went home to be with his Lord, he had attained the age of 71 years. Doug leaves to cherish the memory of his four children, Sharon Clabaugh (Pauly), Raechell Young (Hawkins), Douglass Bryce Hawkins and Meredith Trautt (Hawkins) Doug had 4 grandchildren, Timothy Huhn, Ethan Young, Natalie Young and Gibson Hawkins, and one great-grandson, Kyle Huhn. He leaves many families and friends to cherish his memory. Doug left one brother George Mark Hawkins (Jan) of Houston, TX and two sisters, Kathy Land (Mike) of Livingston, TX, and Rebecca Bauer (Joe) of St. Louis, MO. Visitation on, Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Homes Fenton Chapel 777 Oakwood Dr Fenton, MO 63026 Service by the American Legion Post 400 at 12:00 pm Interment to follow service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors.

Harry Douglass Hawkins

January 17, 1952 - February 13, 2023