Tink was born on April 3, 1947 in Greenville, KY to the late Glendal E. Hawes and Myrtie Joe Harper Hawes. He spent many years working as an operator for TVA before retiring. Tink loved collecting antiques of all different types and colorful flowers. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors by going fishing, deer hunting,and attending turkey shoots. Tink was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the American Legion Post #31, and was of the Baptist faith.
James is survived by his daughter, Tracy Hill of Melber, KY; two grandchildren, Lauren Fondaw (Jason) and Jared Hill (Jenna), four great grandchildren, Braelyn Fondaw, Kaisyn Fondaw, Kamdyn Fondaw, and Jordy Hill; four sisters, Sissy Wommack (Jerry), Tracey Ellis (David), Nyla VanFleet (J Roland), and Camilla Swope(Robert); two brothers, Danny Joe Hawes (Janet), Dwight Hawes (Shirley); and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gail Lewis and Lisa Bannister; and two brothers, Duane “Boog”Hawes and Glenn Weiss.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr. Joe Draffen and Anthony Harper will officiate. A private family burial will follow at Fooks Cemetery.
Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner and Orr is handling the arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693
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