Richard D. ‘Hoss’ Hawkins, 74, of South Whitley, Ind., passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Winter Haven, Fla., where he resided during the winter months. He had been in failing health. He was born Aug. 29, 1938, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence Dean and Elizabeth (Hootman) Hawkins. He spent his …read more.