Robert Marion Hawkins
October 2, 1928 ~ April 7, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Robert M. Hawkins, 78, of West Asheville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 7, 2007.
A native of Asheville, he was a son of the late Walter and Marie Reel Hawkins. A 1947 graduate of Lee Edwards High School and Asheville Biltmore College, he was a Korean War veteran and served in the Special Forces in Austria. He was retired from the US Postal Service where he served as the Western District Customer Service Representative.
Mr. Hawkins was a past member of the West Asheville Rotary, VFW Post 3040, the Loyal Order of the Moose, the Asheville Toast Masters and the Black Mountain Golf Club. He was also an active member of the Buncombe County Democratic Party, Wilshire Park Community Club and West Asheville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lucille Llewellyn Hawkins; a daughter, Teresa Hawkins and husband Michael Burkhard; a brother, Larry Hawkins and wife Meredith; nephews, Bruce Hawkins and Daniel Llewellyn; nieces, Becky Walker, Mary Sue Fields and Sherry Reid.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. James H. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home and request that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Mr. Hawkins name to Eliada Home for Chirldren, PO Box 16708, Asheville, NC 28816 or to the Salvation Army, 750 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Lucille and Family, Words simply cannot convey my sympathy for you. ‘Rooster’ and I have had a lot of fun down through the years. The only comfort right now has to be our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and our friends. Please know I am thinking of you and will hold you in prayer. I just hope in some small way it helps to know that others do care. Mary
We were very saddened at the news of Robert’s death our prayers go out to the family. He was a valued friend and neighbor.
Dear Lucille, Teresa, Michael and all the family,
We are so saddened to hear of Robert’s passing. He was such a fun, energetic fellow, and will be missed by all who knew him — most especially by his family. We’ll always remember him. He is with us still in our hearts.
With love and prayers,
Karen, Wilma, Bob, Betti & Tom
Lucille: My heartfelt condolences to you and your family at the sudden passing of Robert.
Lucille and Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Bob. When we lived in Wilshire Park, I always enjoyed talking to you and Bob. You both were wonderful neighbors and I know Lucille that you will miss Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ronnie and Martha Reece
Lucille,
My Prayers are with you as they have been with Bob for some time.
I have lost a long time friend that will be missed very much.
Whit.
Love and Prayers
The Mitchells
Though I never knew Mr.Hawkins, a school mate and longtime friend of my late father, Robert A. Hughes, I would like to express our sincere condolences on behalf of Dad and our surviving mother, Anne Hughes, to the Hawkins family. Mr. Hawkins’s friendship to my parents is cherished by the Hughes family. Out prayers are with you.
Michael Hughes
Dear Lucille & Family,
I have so many wonderful memories of Bob, and his infectious humor. He loved his family and friends; and this friend loved him.
God Bless you all.