Kenneth R. Hawk, age 61, died on June 27, 2017 at 9:48 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

          He was born on October 13, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to Richard A. and Betty Rose (Fleming) Hawk. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod. Kenneth was previously married to Charlotte Brumfield and she survives in Harrod.

          Kenneth was a self-employed millwright; he previously worked for Spallinger Millwright of Lima. He was a 1975 graduate of Allen East High School. He was a member of the Hog Creek Game Club.

          Also surviving are Kenneth’s two daughters: Kayla Hawk of Ada and Kori Hawk of Harrod; a step son, Garrett (Susan) Birchfield of Harrod; a brother, Steven (Kay) Hawk of Harrod; and a sister, Kathy (Robert) Hawk-Clowers of Lima.

          He was preceded in death by a brother, Edmund Hawk.

          It was Kenneth’s request to be cremated. A family service will be held at a later date.