Albert James Hawkins
September 1, 1939 ~ December 4, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
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ALBERT JAMES HAWKINS
CANDLER – Albert James Hawkins, 71, of Starnes Cove Rd., died December 4, 2010.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Winfred William and Nola Duckett Hawkins and was also preceded in death by a sister, Rachel Hawkins Warren. He worked for 42 years as a heavy equipment operator for Taylor & Murphy Construction.
He is survived by brothers William A. Hawkins and his wife, Jeanene, of Candler, and Ronald Hawkins and Helen Sutton of Candler; and a very dear friend Betty Ray and family.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Furman Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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Albert was always a good man. He will be missed.
I first met Albert when we were about five years old.My family lived for a short time on Holbrook Rd. We moved away for about 10 years then back to Starnes Cove. I got re aquainted with the Hawkins family. Albert was always ready to help anyone that needed it. If all of our world was like Albert we could do away with jails. Fine man honest and hard working he will be missed.
Albert was a kind and gentle man with a caring and giving spirit, He was always ready to help those in need.He will be missed by many. RIP old friend.
Albert was liked by all. He will be missed. Our sincere sympathy to you all for your loss.
Sorry to hear of Alberts passing. He was a good friend. We are out of town this week but will be in touch when we return.
We send our condolences in the loss of a very dear friend. Albert spent many holidays and get togeathers,such as cookouts,birthdays,and graduations with our family.Albert will be missed this Christmas & New Year Holiday.
Jack,Barbara,and Jeff Warren
I grew up across the road from Albert and his family. You never passed that he didn’t smile and wave. I grew up looking forward to the days when Albert or Ronald would come over and plow my grandparents (Grover & Willie Penland) or my parents (Johnny & Ann Penland) gardens. He always had a smile and a wave for everyone he met. Our love and prayers to his family.