James "Jim" A. Hewkin, 77, of Cuba, MO passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, MO. He was born October 23, 1932 in Granite City, IL to Si and Clella (Greenwood) Hewkin. On May 24, 1952 in Walnut Ridge, AR he was united in marriage to Marilyn Marie Enke and was later blessed with four sons and two daughters. Jim will be sadly missed by his wife of fifty-seven years, Marilyn Hewkin of Cuba, MO; four sons, Jimmy Hewkin, Tommy Hewkin and wife Brandy all of Cuba, MO, Mark Hewkin and wife Alice of Sullivan, MO and David Hewkin of Croatia; two daughters, Debbie Summers and husband Kerry of Steelville, MO and Beth Burrus and husband Jamie of Cuba, MO; one brother, Lenny Hewkin of Steelville, MO; two sisters, Darlene Cape and husband Jim of Cuba, MO and Colleen Woolbright and husband Glen of Manchester, MO; sisters-in-law, Leora Hewkin of Davisville, MO, Shirley Hewkin, June Hewkin of St. Louis, MO, Vera Hewkin of Steelville, MO, Marlene Clonts and husband Emery of Steelville, MO, Joan Gardner and special friend Moe of AL; brother-in-law, Jay Garms of Steelville, MO; fourteen grandchildren, Kerry Summers and wife Becky, Kristi Marquez and husband Juan, Jennifer Moreland and husband Joe, Mark, Matthew and Marissa Hewkin, Michael, Alexandrea, Andrew and Laicee Hewkin and Morgan, R. J., Ashton and Elaina Burrus; six great-grandchildren, Madison, Bryer and Hunter Summers, Baylee and Owen Marquez and Lexie Moreland; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Buster, Donald, Rodney and Homer Hewkin; two sisters, Eloise Garms, Naomi Boll and husband Walter; sisters-in-law, Ruby Hewkin and Shirlie Bradshaw; brother-in-law, Charles Enke. Jim was self-employed in the construction business for several years. He was involved in the Crawford Co. Republican Central Committee and was past chairman for many years. He and Marilyn attended the First Baptist Church in Cuba, MO and Jim was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of the Lebanon Masonic Lodge of Steelville. Jim enjoyed buying and redoing old cars, the times spent at the round table with coffee and friends, but most of all he loved helping other people and loving his family and grandchildren. Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville with Rev. Bob Knight and Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Special music of "Blessed Jesus Hold My Hand" was sung by great-grandson, Hunter Summers and accompanied on guitar by Rev. Mike Cooper. Other special music was a medley of songs sung by his children with spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At the conclusion of the service, "Written in Red" was sung by son, David Hewkin and accompanied by Darlene Cape on piano. Graveside scripture was read by Rev. Bob Knight, remembrances were given by grand-daughter, Kristi Marquez and closing prayer was by Rev. Mike Cooper. Interment was in the St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery at Bem, Missouri. Honored to be casket bearers were Tom Hewkin, Mark Hewkin, Jimmy Hewkin, David Hewkin, Kerry Summers, Sr. and Kerry Summers, Jr. Honorary casket bearers were Mark Hewkin, II, Matthew Hewkin and Michael Hewkin. Memorials may be given to the David Hewkin Missionary Fund. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.