Marc Hawkins-Childs Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Marc Hawkins-Childs

Marc T. Hawkins-Childs, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2025, at the age of 60. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Louis Hunter Childs and the late Elaine Hawkins-Childs.

After graduating from Steelton Highspire High School in 1982, Marc entered the Army and completed bootcamp at Fort Dix, New Jersey in 1982 and served 6 years of service to his country and received an Honorable Discharge. He spent his working career as a plant operator at Hershey Foods. In his younger years, Marc enjoyed many sports and became an outstanding wrestler in high school and in the Army. He enjoyed music, gardening, grilling, loved gadgets and his cats. He was an avid Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles football fan.

In addition to his parents, Marc was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa A. Childs McDuffie and is survived by his wife, Theresa D. Childs (Ritter) of Hummelstown; his brother, Jeffrey Childs; his sister, Kelli Childs; his aunt, Carrie Hawkins; his two daughters, Alysse Childs and Sharay Childs; his six grandchildren, Mia Saucedo, Aveyona Johnson, Dewayne Johnson, Keiyana Johnson, Adam Gibson III and Troy Gibson; his nephews, Frederick McDuffie, Louis Brown; his nieces, Monica McDuffie and Ilaynna Brown and many cousins and friends.

Marc had many friends and enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be forever remembered for his loving heart and great personality.

Family and friends are invited to the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, 704 N. Front Street, Steelton, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, for viewing and to reminisce and honor the life of Marc and service to begin at 12 Noon. Burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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With my sincere condolences to the family and friends. Continue to believe and trust no words can change the grief that one feels only God can bring ease to the sorrow in time. https://cdn.loving-memorials.com/religious/dove.jpg

Joshua N Johnson

CHILDS FAMILY..WHAT A GENTTLEMAN MARK WAS....I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH HIM IN COCOA..ALWAYS HAD A SMILE...GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY LINDA WOLFORD

Linda Wolford

Kelli and Jeff, My deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May you feel God's comfort now and in the days ahead.🙏🏾

Brenda Glenn

MARC...that smile and those dimples..avid member of the SQUID's CORNER. Marc introduced his best to me who is now my best and the father of children. He always said I owe him...lol. Soft spoken but always heard...will miss you for sure. CLASS OF 82 classmate. RIP

Maria Savage Crawford

Rest in peace my loving husband, you are free from the flesh that held you back, you're with your Mom and Dad and I know your Mom is glad you are with her again she had to waite a long time to see you. I miss you everyday.

Theresa D. Childs

My sincere condolences to the Hawkins-Childs Family. I went to elementary and high school with Marc, he had a kind spirit and funny sense of humor. May peace and Blessings be with the Family in this difficult time.

Sharon Scott

My sincere condolences and prayers to the Hawkins-Childs Family.

Marva Brown

Condolences to family, Mark worked with me in Block department at Hershey Company, he was so nice I am truly going to miss my friend we also we laugh about football, rest in Peace my friend!

Donna Watlington

I would not have imagine that God would've called you home so soon. But he knows best. I will miss your text every morning. Now you are at peace n resting. I know mom and daddy are happy to see you. I love you and I will miss you, my brother.

Kelli

My condolences and prayers to Kelli and family so sorry to hear about Marc he will be miss very much. But he will always be in your heart.

Patty Roebuck

My condolences to the Hawkins-Childs Family. Marc was a sweet quiet guy.

Jeannine Pettigrew

Jeff and Kelli, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Pray that GOD will comfort you and your in your time of need. Love you guys!

Pamela Smith Crowner

Kelli and family, please accept my deepest condolences. May your happiest of moments bring you peace at this difficult time. Rest in Heavenly Peace Marc.

Rosalind McLamb

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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