Kenneth Eugene Hawkins, 73, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

He was born on September 20, 1952, the son of Eugene and Doris Garland Hawkins.

Kenneth graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1971.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He loved rock n' roll.  He enjoyed making music and self-taught himself to play the guitar and the keyboard.  Kenneth performed with many bands and had a beautiful singing voice as well.  “He never apologized and lived his life his way.”

Kenneth leaves behind his three sisters, Wanda Thompson, Sandra (Jack) Mathews and Kathy Rapczak; his nieces and nephews; and his great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at noon, with Pastor Reid Lamport officiating, at the Borowski Memorial Home in Newton Falls, Ohio.