Robert L. Hawkins

Robert L. Hawkins, 68, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1958, in Carlisle and was the son of the late Glenna (Hawkins) Smith and his stepfather Lester Smith.

Bob was a 1976 graduate of Big Spring High School, Newville. He was a lifetime dairy farmer and agricultural farmer and was proud of his family and the family farm. He will be deeply missed. Bob was a member of Midway Gospel Tabernacle, Carlisle.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years Doris M. (Wickard) Hawkins, one son Joel (wife Mary) Hawkins of Carlisle, one daughter Joann (husband Donald) Deimler of Carlisle and six grandchildren, Jesse Hawkins and Lyle, Jocelyn, Dustin, Heidi and Colton Deimler.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the funeral home with a viewing beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Jason Turner will officiate the service. The burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Monroe Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Midway Gospel Tabernacle, 31 Heisers Ln, Carlisle, PA 17015. www.EwingBrothers.com.