Topeka – Gary Dale Hawkins, 66, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on July 31, 1955, in Newton, Kansas, the son of John and Betty (Gwin) Hawkins.

Gary had lived most of his life in the Topeka community and graduated from Topeka High School in 1973.

Gary worked as a landscaper in Topeka for over 10 years, and then worked for Delta Designs as a painter for 15 years. After he retired, he made and sold custom made knives and swords. He had been a Boy Scout, played in the band, and wrestled in high school, loved fishing and travel, built and drove race cars, and attended Our Savior Lutheran Church.

On October 9, 1999, Gary was united in marriage to Betsy Eissler in Topeka, Kansas.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty; and by a sister, Darlene.

Gary is survived by his wife Betsy of 22 years; and his sister, Janice Docman or Merriam, Kansas.

Memorial services for Gary will be at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, July 23 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Topeka, with luncheon to follow. Inurnment will be in the Vassar Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Hawkins Memorial Fund, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451.