John Paul Hawkins, age 75 of Middletown, Ohio passed away October 10, 2021 at his home. He was born to Earl and Elsie (Pennington) Hawkins on October 24, 1946 in Middletown, Ohio. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1964. After graduating he entered into service in the US Marine Corp and served during the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge in 1968. He was a member of the VFW American Legion 3809. John is survived by his sons; Anthony Scott Hawkins, John Earl Hawkins, daughters; Elizabeth (Stephen) Downs, Sonja Coffee, brother; Tom Hawkins, and 8 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. In the care of Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home. A Gathering of Friends will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.