Richard G. Hawkins
December 17, 1969 ~ November 11, 2015
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Richard Glen Hawkins, 45, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Mission Hospital.
Born in Buncombe County, he was preceded in death by his parents Mack Doff Hawkins and Helen June Hawkins, his brother, Mack Hawkins, his aunt and uncle, Paul and Nell Hawkins, and his mother-in-law, Lynne Sawyer Roberts.
He had worked with Eaton Corp. for 26 years and he loved his family and his farm.
He is survived by his wife, Maylynn Roberts Hawkins; step-son, Kelly Roberts (Mykyla); and father-in-law, David Roberts. He leaves behind a loving family and many, many friends.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Ricky Townsend and Larry Sprinkle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Eliada Home, 2 Compton Drive, Asheville, NC 28806, or CarePartners Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, or Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2206 Bear Creek Road, Leicester, NC 28748.
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Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Richard was a great friend and 1988 classmate. He will greatly be missed.
Greg and Lynne Cox Worley
So sad to hear!!! Prayers and confort during this time!! Richard was a great friend and fun to be around!! Your smile will be missed!!
Maylynn and Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope you can find comfort knowing Richard is in a better place..
My prayers are with the family at this time.I worked with Richard at Eaton ,he was a great person enjoyed working with him.
Dear Maylynn and Family, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. May your many shared memories bring you comfort during this time of grief. May your prayers bring you ‘…the peace of God that surpasses all understanding to guard your heart…’ Philippians 4:6,7 Our sincere condolence to all of you.
I’m so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are you all.
God bless u n your family.
Prayers and Thoughts with the family. Godspeed Turnip ole friend….
Maylynn ,I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Look to the Lord God for strength and guidance in the coming days. May God greatly bless you and Kelly.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
So sad to hear of Richard’s passing. He was class of 1988 Erwin High School classmate and always a good guy.
Richard was a friend that no matter how long it had been since you seen each other it was easy to pick back up and laugh just like old times. I know his family was waiting with open arms. I had known him since kindergarten . Hard to believe he’s gone. Praying God helps to ease your sorrow.
Turnip you were one of my best buds growing up and I will miss you, see you on the other side and God bless pal!
God bless you and your family. Loved him like a brother. See you in Heaven Turnip ol friend.
Such a joy he was. From the little boy I’m Sunday school and bible school oh so many years ago. Everyone loved Buster as he grew up . I never seen him that we didn’t hug be so glad to see each other and say we loved rach other. Richard you were special and a good friend to all. I know his Nell and Paul will have such a reunion along the banks of Jordan. I pray for strength and the arms of God around his wife and family.
Maylynn,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Richard and I worked together on the Paint Line. He was a good friend, and a joy to be around. He will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and Prayers go out to you.>
So sorry for your loss I worked with RIchard for years at Eaton.MyThoughts and prayers are with you today.
sorry for your loss,my condolences to you and your family.
I am sorry for your loss. My condolances to you and your family. I graduated high school with Richard. He was a gun loving person with lots of laughter.
Theywill build houses and live in them, and they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage .They will not build for someone else to inhabit, nor will they plant for others to eat.For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, and the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full ‘. Isaiah65 : 21,22.
So sorry for your loss Maylynn. May God’s eternal love bless you and the family during this difficult time. Richard and I grew up together and he will be dearly missed. Lots of childhood memories of him and our graduating classmates.
May God provide you and your family with peace and ‘the comfort from the Scriptures’? during this difficult time. (Romans 15:4) The Bible shares a wonderful resurrection hope for future. I pray that you find comfort in the wonderful promises of John 5:28, 29 and Acts 24:15.
Sorry for your loss. Richard and i worked together many years . Will be missed by a lot of people.