James Jeffrey "Jeff" Hawks

James Jeffrey “Jeff” Hawks, 56, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The St. Petersburg, Florida native was born August 24, 1967, to the late James Mills Hawks Jr. and Sharon Waugh Hawks. Jeff received his degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson Wales University and was a chef for many years at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Jeff has also been very devoted to the Episcopal Church and had served as an altar boy since he was eight years old. He later served the congregation at Trinity Episcopal Church as the Verger. He was fun to be around and, having a good memory, was able to tell many stories of his childhood growing up. 

 Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of sixteen years, LaDonna Hawks; mother, Sharon Hawks; brother, Tom Hawks and his wife Lisa all of Owensboro; several nephews. 

 The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Friday, July 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church with same day visitation from 1:00 pm until the time of the service. Burial will be in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. 

 Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Trinity Episcopal Church, 720 Ford Ave. Owensboro, KY 42301. 

 Condolences and memories for Jeff’s family may be left at www.glenncares.com.