Charles E. “Ed” Hawk, 75, of Chambersburg, PA, completed his journey on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, at Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehab.
Born in 1951, he was the son of the late Dewey and Minnie (Yeager) Hawk.
Charles was a 1970 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He worked at Pet Inc. (Pillsbury) and Geodis warehouse in Chambersburg.
Charles is survived by his wife of more than 49 years, Diane Hawk of Chambersburg, PA; children Timothy Hawk (wife Sheila) of Waynesboro, PA, and Jeremy Hawk (wife Rachel) of Newville, PA; grandchildren Drew and Kaylee Hawk; grand fur babies, Didi, Danielle and Diane, as well as several cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Charles was a member of Grace Communion International Church.
In earlier years, he loved to run, lift weights, and play basketball. He loved listening to oldies, with Elvis Presley being his favorite. He was an avid Yankees and Knicks fan and enjoyed watching movies. Some of his favorites included Rocky, The Karate Kid and The Notebook.
Charles will be remembered as a very compassionate, caring man who loved God, his wife, family and friends. He was a great husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa, and friend. He will be greatly missed.
The family wishes to thank Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehab, as well as Adoration Hospice for the care they provided Charles.
There will be no funeral service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home.
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