Dayton Hawkins Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dayton Hawkins of Carbondale, Kansas, born in Axtell, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 85, on October 26, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fountain Hawkins and Rachael Rogers Hawkins; and his siblings, Harold, Norma Lee Hirt and John Lynn Hawkins.
He is survived by: his wife Elinor Porting; his children, Debbie Smith (Greg), Rick Hawkins (Orrie), Julie Talley (Danny), Todd Hawkins (Stacie) and Kim Long (Jim); his grandchildren, Danielle Smith, Charmaine Simmons (Shaun), Wayne Hawkins (Amalia), Cole Longstaff (Amber), Morgan Hale, Sheay Jackson (Austin), Lexi Vela (Keanu), Daniel Talley, Garrett Talley (Jenna), Shelby Talley, Taylor Hawkins, Kylie Hawkins, Josh Long, John Long and Jaycee Long; and his brother Clayton Hawkins. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 3rd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home (2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614). A rosary was held on Sunday, November 3rd 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Christ the King Catholic Church (5973 SW 25th St, Topeka, KS 66614). A committal service was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Saint Michael Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church or Christ the King Catholic Church and sent in the care of the funeral home.
