Gary S. Hawkins was born September 22 ,1957 from the union of Ervin and Emma Hawkins at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Granite City, IL. Gary attended Venice school district and graduated from Venice High in 1975. After high school Gary attended Southern Illinois university of Edwardsville where he obtained a PHD in psychology. He was also an active Mason Member at Piasa Temple. At age 27 he became a member. Gary was a man who had many hobbies and interests. He loved ghosts and anything paranormal. In 1996 Gary joined the Alton haunted history tours and later became partners in 2002. In later years Gary became a member of the National Rifle Association where he taught conceal and carry classes. If anybody knew Gary, they knew he loved his three G's, his girls, ghosts, and his guns. He was a great man, son, brother, father, and grandfather. On September 11,2021, 10 p.m. Gary entered eternal rest peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents: Ervin and Emma Hawkins and his son Gary Hawkins Jr. and sister Ruth. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters Ali (Zach) Meyers of Carlinville, IL, Alexis Allen of Quincy, IL, two sisters: Phyllis Ramsey of Granite City, IL, Donna Hawkins-Burger of hurt TX and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and friends. Memorials may be made to the Piasa Masonic Lodge #27 or the National Rifle Association.