James Hawk

James Edward Hawk, age 42, of Fruita, Colorado passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, unexpectedly.

Born December 16, 1975, in Newton, Kansas, he was the son of George R. and Betty A. Hawk, currently of Topeka, Kansas.

James graduated from Newton High School in 1994 and attended Hutchinson Community College.

James had been employed as a Conductor for BNSF Railroad. He had also worked as an Operations and Retail Manager for many years.

He loved to play soccer for the Bethel College Summer Soccer League in Newton, KS and for Grand Valley Adult Soccer League in Grand Junction, CO. Sports of all kind were James passion along with music and spending time with his family. James was a strong leader and provider for his family.

James was preceded in death by Grandparents, David R. Sr. and Gertrude H. Hawk, Grandparents Roy E., and Frances L. Gibson.

James is survived by, wife Rebecca A. Hawk, son Jordan D. Hawk, son Landon J. Hawk, Father George R. Hawk and Mother Betty A. Hawk, brother Chris N. Hawk, sister-in-law Amy C. Hawk, nieces Kiley, Rory, and Emory, sister Erin E. Engel, brother-in-law Kevin W. Engel, niece Ava Michael, Father-in-law Dan Witt, Sr., Mother-in-law Rhonda J. Witt, brother-in-law Daniel D. Witt, Jr., sister-in-law Jill R. Witt, nephews Riley, Riggin, and Sean, niece Lilly.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. Victory Life Church, 2066 Highway 6 & 50, Fruita, CO 81521.

James will be laid to rest Thursday, December 27, 2018, 1:00 P.M. at Greenwood Cemetery, 1100 E. 1st. Street, Newton, KS 67114.

Local arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.