/fit-in/200x300/filters:fill(white)/prod/577/539291/zayTi8ZUg4NudWMPIMG_5239.jpeg)
Obituary For Jeffrey Hawkins-Childs
Jeffrey E. Hawkins-Childs, the son of the late Louis H Childs and the late Elaine L. Hawkins-Childs, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Jeffery graduated from the Steelton-Highspire School in 1981, after graduation he attended Shippensburg University. After graduating from Shippensburg University, he attended HACC where he received his associate's degree in arts in Computer Information Systems. He also attended Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA. Which he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Information Technology in Business.
During his working career, He was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Police as an Information Technology Technician.
His Military career started with the United States Army Reserve 3rd/42nd Field Artillery Unit from 1986 to1990. He then transferred to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard 193rd Special Operation Wing, Middletown, PA. From 1990 until his retirement in 2014. He was called to active duty from March 2003 to Sept 2003 to support Operation Noble Enduring Freedom. In total, he has a total of 28 years of service.
Jeffrey was a member of Club 320 and also a member of American Legion POST 420. He enjoyed reading, playing basketball, and watching his Philadelphia Eagles on TV; he also was an avid Steel-High Roller Fan. He always looked forward to going on his trips to the MEAC and AFRAM.
He passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, at the age of 62. In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa A. Childs Mc Duffie; his brother, Marc T. Hawkins -Childs and a niece, Alysse (Childs) Saucedo. He is survived by his sister, Kelli Childs; his aunt, Carrie Hawkins; his nephews, Frederick McDuffie, Jr. and Louis Hunter Brown; his nieces, Monica McDuffie, Sharay Childs (curly top) and Ilaynna Brown, a sister-in-law, Theresa D. Childs; a host of family and friends and Special friends, he considered brothers, John Johnson, Michael Rucker, Alex Williams, Darry| Christian and Jon Hibner and a very Special friend, Pam Crowner. Jeffrey had many family and friends who he loved spending time with; he will truly be missed.
His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
Send flowers to the service of Jeffrey Hawkins-Childs
Photos & Video
Condolences & Tributes
Add A Condolence
Pamela Crowner planted 5 trees in memory of Jeffrey Hawkins-Childs . - June 02, 2026
Jeff was a really nice person. I'm truly sorry for your loss you have my deepest condolences.🙏🏽
Kelli: My condolences and prayers to you and your family, May God continue to comfort you.
My prayers and condolences to the family.RIP Jeffrey
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Kelli and the Hawkins- Childs Family. One of Life's toughest tasks is to sit in the first row for any funeral service because it usually signals the death of an immediate Family member. Within the past 15 months, you have been seated in the front row for your brother - Marc, niece - Alysse and now Jeff. I can only imagine how heavy your heart is filled with grief, sorrow and to ask why this happened. Just know that God always has a plan; he needed some more Angels! I'm hopeful that your loving memories from yesterday will help comfort the pain you're feeling today so that you can navigate through tomorrow. Jeff was a high character person that was liked, respected and loved by many. To use his own words, he was a "good man". I'm going to surely miss my fellow 1981 SHHS classmate, but more importantly I'll always have a space in my ❤️ for my Friend. Condolences, Fuzz Lewis
Kelly sending my Sincere Condolences
To Kelli and Family,
Sending my deepest condolences, sympathy, and prayers your way. It is so hard to believe this because we were all together having a blast before Jeffrey got sick. He will be truly missed. Rest Easy Jeffro until we meet again
/religious/dove.jpg)
Rest in peace my friend...you will truly be missed....
It's so hard accepting this however I didn't wanna see you suffer the way you were. I love you uncle Jeff and I will forever be your Curley Top❤️🩹 Thank you for always being one call away for me and my kids. You are truly missed down here! Love You ALWAYS & FOREVER —Curley Top ❤️🩹
Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed. Praying for comfort for Kelli, family, and friends Kenny
My Sincerest Thoughts And Condolences To Kelli And Her Family. Rest In Peace Jeff.
Rest in Heaven my friend!
First and foremost I want to give my heartfelt condolences to Kelli and the family.
Jeffrey you were my person, my best friend and my home. You were the love of my life. Since we were teenagers I have always loved you... Although we took different paths,wore different rings the love was always there. It was hard watching you suffer, but in my selfishness I didn't want you to go.. You told me this isn't living, in reflection you were right I just wasn't ready to let you go.. You were always so full of life.. God doesn't make mistakes it was your time. Rest Easy..... Your in the presence of your family. I miss you!!!!
I will always love you Pam
To Kellie and family my deepest condolences. I only knew Jeff for a short time. He was always very kind and and soft spoken. God's blessings.
My brother, the last thing I wanted you to do was to leave me, but looking at you suffering the way that you did I knew you had to go and when you started calling for mom, daddy and Marc I knew it was time. I will miss our trips together, going to the MEAC and going to the AFRAM . But you're not suffering anymore and for that I am grateful that God called you home. I love you and miss you. Your Sister, Kelli
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
