Tommy Junior Hawkins
April 20, 1939 ~ October 21, 2012
Resided in:
Marshall, NC
Tommy Junior Hawkins, 73, of 1996 Old Highway 20, Marshall, died Sunday, October 21, 2012, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
Mr. Hawkins was born in Buncombe County and was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Arthur and Elizabeth Martin Hawkins, and by his sister, Betty Anders.
Mr. Hawkins worked with Burlington Industries for 30 years and retired from Northside Printing and Graphics. He was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Alexander.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Lula Mae Fox Hawkins; a daughter, Rhonda Gayle Holloway (Brian); sons, Richard Len Hawkins (Ruby) and Roger Dale Hawkins (Angela); nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy McPeters officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
The family extends grateful appreciation to the staff of CarePartners Hospice for the loving care they provided for Mr. Hawkins.
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To the Hawkins Family,
Our Thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Take comfort in knowing that Tommy is in the arms of Jesus. We love you guys lots
Lula and family:
We a sorry to read of the passing of Tommy. God comfort you in this time of sorrow and loss.
Family of Junior Moore
Lula, Rhonda and family,
I’m sorry for your loss. Tommy’s beautiful and warm smile is going to be missed. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks.
Ricky, Roger, and the Hawkins family;
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Tommy was a true ‘gentleman’ and will be greatly missed. May God bless and keep you all.
Tommie & Billy Carter
We are so sorry for your loss. He seemed to be a very sweet man. We pray that God provide comfort during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God comfort you during this very sorrowful time.
God Bless
Jerry and Teresa Kent
Lulu,Rick,Roger,Rhonda, We’re sadden to hear about Tommy.We know God’s preparing for that Great Reunion Day.All our loved ones are waiting for us.Take comfort in knowing it won’t be long.You’re in our prayers.We love you all.
Rhonda,
I am sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Anna
Rhonda, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lula & family,
I am sorry for your loss. Tommy was such a kind man and he will be missed. Cherish the memories and keep them alive….Lots of love to you all.
Kathy