Howard Martin Hawley, age 95, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Odin Health and Rehab Center in Odin, Illinois with his family by his side.
Howard was born on January 7, 1931, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Lloyd Howard Hawley and Emma Elizabeth (Skeens) Hawley. He lived a long and faithful life centered around his family, his work, and most importantly, his walk with the Lord.
On June 29, 1951, Howard married the love of his life, Nancy Darlene (Mobley) Hawley, in Centralia, Illinois. For nearly seventy years, Howard and Nancy built a home founded upon faith, love, and devotion to God and family. Side by side, they faithfully served the Lord together for more than forty years as youth leaders at the Salem Pentecostal Church, dedicating their lives to encouraging and guiding young people in the Christian faith. Their marriage was a testimony of steadfast commitment, humility, and Christ-centered love until Nancy’s passing on February 23, 2021.
Howard and Nancy also owned and operated Hawley’s Antiques and Furniture and Hawley’s Antenna Service in Salem for many years. Howard was known for his servant’s heart. He was a faithful member of First Apostolic Church in Centralia and loved the Lord with all his heart. He deeply cherished his family and treasured every moment spent together. Howard was also the last surviving member of the beloved Hawley Quartet, where he sang alongside his brother, Calvin, and his sisters, Inez and Wanda, sharing their love of music with many throughout the years.
Howard is survived by his children, Greg (Janeen) Hawley of Salem, Lloyd (Almayna) Hawley of Iuka, and Cheri (Paul) Polanski of Salem. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Lacey (Ken) Hight of Canton, Georgia, Chad (Sara) Hawley of Salem, Blaine Hawley of St. Charles, Missouri, Andrea (Sam) Zukerman of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Aaron Hawley of Salem, Adam (Kerri) Hawley of Wamac, Austin Hawley of Altamont, Devin (Christina) Polanski of Salem, and Cymber (Cody) Miller of Dietrich; numerous great-grandchildren, Kaetlyn (Caleb), Keira, Jackson, Emma, Addison, Amelia, Barrett, Aubree, Paisley, Abigail, Madilyn, Ryan, Sophie, Elijah, Christine Benjamin, Bowen, Brody, and Brooklyn; and great-great-grandchildren, Mae, Max, Rylan, and Remi.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Emma, and his wife, Nancy Hawley; and his siblings, Calvin, Inez and Wanda.
Funeral services for Howard Martin Hawley will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Apostolic Church in Centralia. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday, May 19th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem, and on Wednesday the 20th at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials can be made to the First Apostolic Church in Centralia and will be received at the church or at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem who is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and memories can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.