Gregory Hale Hawkins, 67, of Cokato, MN passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on March 25th, 2026. Greg was born to Raymond and Joanne Hawkins on May 29th, 1958 and was the second child of three.
Greg was known for his big smile, sense of humor, being a man of all trades and most of all his warm heart. Throughout his life, he worked many different jobs and took pride in every one of them. From lawn care, to driving truck, welding, and building plow trucks, he was never afraid of hard work. He was skilled with his hands and could fix or build just about anything. His creativity and determination were qualities that people admired and depended on.
Beyond his work, he will be remembered most for his kindness and generosity. He was always the first to show up when a friend had a project, needed advice, or simply needed support. He gave his time freely, asked for nothing return, and found true joy in helping others succeed.
His legacy lives on in the many lives he impacted, the projects he helped complete, and the memories shared by those who were lucky to know him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Greg is preceded in death by his father Raymond Hawkins and his mother Joanne Hawkins. He is survived by his loving wife Betsy Hawkins, children Nathan (Gina) Thompson, Jessica Crum, Trista Bistodeau, Samantha Hawkins, and Claire (Ian) Jarman; 11 grandchildren and his sisters Pamela (Dave) Beckius and Terri Ann (Jim) Diede, 5 nieces and nephews and 6 great nieces and nephews and many more family and friends.