Alonzo "Frank" Hawkins

Alonzo “Frank” Hawkins, age 75, passed October 9, 2026 in his home town Bonne Terre. Frank was born April 15, 1951 to the late Howard Franklin Hawkins and Zora Merle (Sumpter) Hawkins.

He is survived by his wife Stella (Brinkman) Hawkins, four children Frankie Hawkins, Krista (Chris) White, Derrick (Crystal) Johnson, and Jackie (Cody) Johnson, grandchildren Hannah, Andrea, Kayla, Jack, Lilly, Samantha, Benjamin, Ezra, and Kolter, great-grandchildren Ryder, Lakelynn, and Reuben. He is also survived by his sister Beverly Finley of Arizona.

At rest, his mother Zora Merle (Sumpter) Hawkins, father Howard Franklin Hawkins, siblings Jimmy, Doris (Jack) Foster, Buddy (Jean) Hawkins, Peggy Guidorzi, Sue Puder, Maxine (infant), and Jackie (infant).

Frank was known for working at Western Auto, Holdman’s IGA, and Ott’s. Frank was a member of the Mineral Area Elks and Bonne Terre Eagles. He was a drummer for many local bands.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held the following day, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00am. Interment will follow the funeral service at Bonne Terre Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to American Cancer Society.