Leroy Hawley
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Robert Leroy Hawley, 94, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away on February 22, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1926, in Lincoln, Arkansas, to John Hawley and Sue Stouard Hawley. He was raised in the Rock Springs community and graduated from Canehill High School in 1944. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in World War II. Leroy received an American Theatre Medal, a World War II Victory Medal and an Asiatic-Pacific Medal. He was very proud to be able to serve his country.
Leroy believed in community service and was an active lifetime member of American Legion Post 146 in Prairie Grove. Throughout his life, he held several offices, serving the longest as treasurer for approximately 25 years. He also served on the Washington County Fair Board from 1962 to 1977. Leroy was a dairyman and was a charter member of Central Arkansas Milk Producers Association. He also worked for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association for 26 years. Those that worked with Leroy enjoyed his seemingly unlimited supply of jokes, his strong work ethic, and ever-positive attitude. He enjoyed being a member of Center Point Church in Prairie Grove and attending gospel festivals. Leroy was a lifetime gardener, a lover of dance and bluegrass music, an avid sports fan, and an enthusiastic beekeeper. Above all, though, Leroy loved his family and was cherished by them in return.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 56 years, Irene Hawley; two brothers, Cecil and Carl Hawley, and one beloved sister, Lucille Reed.
He is survived by his two children Loyd Wayne Hawley (Sarah) and Glenda Hawley Woods (Frank); two stepchildren, Thelma Gray (Berle) and Willard Beeks. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Vince Hawley, Marcus Hawley (Melissa), Rachel Hawley, Ashley Weller (Trent), Whitney Bryant (Doug), and Hawley Woods; great-grandchildren Alexis Mathews, (Hayden); Alayna, Cami, and Claire Hawley, Kole Hawley, Ella and Mason Hawley; Payton and Katelyn Fitch; Jackson, Everett, and Thurman Bryant, Elizabeth Woods-Campbell; great-great-grandchildren Parker Fitch and Asa Mathews; one sister-in-law Neva Strom; nephew Lee Reed; nieces Jeanie Felts-Taylor (O’Dell), Anne Chambliss, Gail Kulhavy (Steve), Carolyn Hawley, and Barbara Hawley.
Honorary pallbearers are: Vince Hawley, Marcus Hawley, Payton Fitch, Lee Reed, Doug Bryant, and Trent Weller.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021, at the Wedington Cemetery.
Leroy believed in community service and was an active lifetime member of American Legion Post 146 in Prairie Grove. Throughout his life, he held several offices, serving the longest as treasurer for approximately 25 years. He also served on the Washington County Fair Board from 1962 to 1977. Leroy was a dairyman and was a charter member of Central Arkansas Milk Producers Association. He also worked for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association for 26 years. Those that worked with Leroy enjoyed his seemingly unlimited supply of jokes, his strong work ethic, and ever-positive attitude. He enjoyed being a member of Center Point Church in Prairie Grove and attending gospel festivals. Leroy was a lifetime gardener, a lover of dance and bluegrass music, an avid sports fan, and an enthusiastic beekeeper. Above all, though, Leroy loved his family and was cherished by them in return.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 56 years, Irene Hawley; two brothers, Cecil and Carl Hawley, and one beloved sister, Lucille Reed.
He is survived by his two children Loyd Wayne Hawley (Sarah) and Glenda Hawley Woods (Frank); two stepchildren, Thelma Gray (Berle) and Willard Beeks. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Vince Hawley, Marcus Hawley (Melissa), Rachel Hawley, Ashley Weller (Trent), Whitney Bryant (Doug), and Hawley Woods; great-grandchildren Alexis Mathews, (Hayden); Alayna, Cami, and Claire Hawley, Kole Hawley, Ella and Mason Hawley; Payton and Katelyn Fitch; Jackson, Everett, and Thurman Bryant, Elizabeth Woods-Campbell; great-great-grandchildren Parker Fitch and Asa Mathews; one sister-in-law Neva Strom; nephew Lee Reed; nieces Jeanie Felts-Taylor (O’Dell), Anne Chambliss, Gail Kulhavy (Steve), Carolyn Hawley, and Barbara Hawley.
Honorary pallbearers are: Vince Hawley, Marcus Hawley, Payton Fitch, Lee Reed, Doug Bryant, and Trent Weller.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021, at the Wedington Cemetery.
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Wedington Cemetery.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Jun 10, 1926
Feb 22, 2021
94
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Tributes
LeRoy Hawley was a wonderful veteran and gentleman. He not only served his country but also his community. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word when he saw you. I enjoyed helping him and his daughter, Glenda, at the VFW on bingo night. He was a faithful friend to all who attended the VFW and the backbone of his family. He will be missed by many. May he find rest with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Sarah Agee - Friend
A Legend has passed, but will always be remembered. Leroy and his family had a farm for many years next to my family's farm. I've seen Leroy and my father help each other many times. Always a smile and a kind word.
Joe Hart - Neighbor
A Legend has passed, but will always be remembered. Leroy and his family had a farm for many years next to my family's farm. I've seen Leroy and my father help each other many times. Always a smile and a kind word.
Joe Hart - Neighbor
The Hawley's were the kind of family that was great to know. They were always there to help out when help was needed. Our parents were together in the American Legion ,clothesline fairs . We have great memories of the times we spend together.
The Hulse Family - Freinds
Such a sweet man! We had the pleasure of being Leroy's 'down the road a bit' neighbors for seven years. We always enjoyed seeing him, especially when he was able to putter in his garden. To the entire family, we send our thoughts and prayers for comfort during this time.
Jim and Michelle Everett - Former Neighbor
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Wedington Cemetery.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Jun 10, 1926
Feb 22, 2021
94
Documents