Jerry W. Hawks

He was born on April 10, 1948 in Jacksonville, Ill., the son of James and Phyllis (Murphy) Hawks. He married Megan Mathews on Aug. 21, 1971, at St. James Ro,am Catholic Church in West-field.

Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Venice High School in Venice, Fla. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Jones College in Jacksonville, Fla. He landed his dream job working for the PGA Tour as the director of information systems in Ponte Vedra, Fla., a position he held for more than 20 years and thoroughly enjoyed.

Jerry was an avid sports fan, who you could always find cheering on his favorite baseball team the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as the Florida Gators and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Megan Hawks; a daughter, Brennan (Cheyenne) Led-yard of Summerville, S.C.; a son, Jeremy Hawks of Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren: Mattie Jane, Marshall and Hudson Led-yard; a sister, Mary (Cliff) Hawks of St. Augustine, Fla.; two brothers: James (Nita) Hawks of Mackinaw, Ill., and Timothy (Tina) Hawks of St. Augustine, Fla.; a step-sister, Debbre (Jim) Hawkins of Kalispell, Mont.; a brother-in-law, Kelly Mathews of Westfield; two sisters-in-law: Ju-lie (Ray) McGill of Stow, N.Y., and Marci (late Pete) Coe of Palm Coast, Fla.; he is also survived by many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Harold Hawks; mother, Phyllis Murphy Hawks Crow; and stepfather, Robert Crow.

As per Jerry’s wishes services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Westfield Fire Department Rescue Squad, 20 Clinton St. Westfield, NY 14787, or a charity of your choice in his honor.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St. Westfield.

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