Robert Paul Hawley, 82, Hamilton, Mo., passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Hillcrest Manor.

Robert was born December 3, 1933, in Hamilton to Cecil and Gertrude (Dunlap) Hawley.

He graduated from New York High School in 1951, Graceland University in 1953, and Central Missouri State University in 1955 where he met his wife, Lucretia Schneider, whom he married November 27, 1955. After serving 2 years in the Army (1956-1958), he returned to the Hamilton family farm. In 1966 he went to work for Cameron Mutual Insurance Company, retiring after 30 years of service.

Robert was a dedicated member of Hamilton Community of Christ Church, serving as pastor for 22 years. He was a member of the Hamilton Rotary and Lion's Clubs.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and enjoyed gardening and yard work.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Edwin Hawley; infant son, Thomas Andrew.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Lucretia Marlene Hawley, of the home; children-James Owen Hawley, Hamilton; Kathleen Frances (Ted) Jeschke, Gladstone, Mo; and John Robert Hawley, Honolulu, HI; grandsons-Tyler and Ryan Jeschke, Gladstone; brother-Max Eugene Hawley, Hamilton; sister-in-law, Nancy Hawley, Miami, OK.

Visitation: 1 p.m., and Memorial Service 2 p.m., January 9, 2016, at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church (1009 South Hughes St., Hamilton).

Memorial contributions: Camp Farwesta (5124 Faraon St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64506) or Graceland University (Lamoni, IA).

Cremation entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.
Online condolences: www.bramfuneralservices.com