Richard Lee Hawkins, age 81 of Twin Lake, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Trinity Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. Richard was born on March 5, 1941 in Muskegon to William L. "Chum" and Arlene (Rameau) Hawkins and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1959. Richard met Lorraine LeClercq in their high school years and they started dating and were married on April 11, 1959 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Muskegon. Richard had been a machinist at American Coil and Spring in Muskegon for 44 years until his retirement in 2001. Richard was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church in Brunswick and held his faith in high regard and was a man of deep faith. Richard was never one to sit idle throughout his lifetime and was known for his "jack of all trades" knowledge and was always willing to help others, but wanted no fanfare, he simply enjoyed helping others quietly. He built the home that he and Lorraine live in today, in 1971. He also helped his children and others build their own homes. He had worked as a body shop technician as well and built dune buggies and motorcycles. He enjoyed watching and feeding the wildlife in his yard, going for car rides and traveling with Lorraine before his health declined. His family, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the highlight in his life and he was a father figure to many of the extended family. Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorraine; his children, Renee (Randy) Seabolt of Fremont; Richard "Rick" (Coleen) Hawkins Jr. of Holton; James Hawkins of Stony Lake; Jackie (Steve) Evanauski of Twin Lake; Lisa (Jeff) Sevigny of Twin Lake; 14 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; his sisters, Vicki (Doug) Cope of Holton; Jamie Nichols of Holton; his brothers, Richard Mell of Chicago; Bob (Barb) Scott of Twin Lake; many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Art Hansen and Mike Mell; and 1 granddaughter, Christina Seabolt. VISITATION : Friday, February 24, 2023 from 5-7pm at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont MI 49412 ROSARY : Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. VISITATION : Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 10-11am with MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Brunswick 6382 S. Maple Island Road Fremont MI 49412. INTERMENT : St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brunswick. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Muskegon Rescue Mission or St. Michael Catholic Church in Brunswick. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory of Richard online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 231-924-0800 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Richard Lee Hawkins, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation Fremont Chapel Friday, February 24, 2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412 Rosary Fremont Chapel Friday, February 24, 2023 7:00 PM 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412 Visitation St. Michael Catholic Church Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 6382 S Maple Island Road Fremont, MI 49412 Mass of Christian Burial St. Michael Catholic Church Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:00 AM 6382 S Maple Island Road Fremont, MI 49412