Howard was born May 11, 1935 to Julia and Clinton Hawkins of Alexander, NC.
He is survived by his son, Howard C. (Howie) Hawkins, Jr; his first wife, Elva Hawkins, both of Haw Creek; sister, Alma Mehaffey of Greer, SC; and brother, Billy E. Hawkins of the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain.
Howard is preceded in death by his son, Edward A. (Eddie) Hawkins in 2019; brothers, Uyless, John, Ellis and Donald Hawkins; sisters, Georgia Green, Gaynelle Baldwin, and Hazel Hawkins; and his second wife, Patricia Lyon Hawkins.
During his 20 years of service in the US Navy, he was a Chief of the Communications Center on several ships and at a number of bases. He was a Veteran of the Korean war and Vietnam War stationed at DaNang Air Base and also served a year stationed at the South Pole – Antarctica. He also served on other bases and ships on the West and East Coast.
The family, especially Howie and Elva, would like to thank all the employees of the Veterans Home for all the care, love and concern they gave Howard during his stay. He always loved a good cup of coffee and a fresh cookie and conversation with the other Veterans in the lobby of the Home. Also, thanks to Chaplain Jack L. Taylor for his service of religion and prayer, and for the church services he held at the Home which Howard so did enjoy.
Due to Covid 19 virus and restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Howard was born May 11, 1935 to Julia and Clinton Hawkins of Alexander, NC.
He is survived by his son, Howard C. (Howie) Hawkins, Jr; his first wife, Elva Hawkins, both of Haw Creek; sister, Alma Mehaffey of Greer, SC; and brother, Billy E. Hawkins of the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain.
Howard is preceded in death by his son, Edward A. (Eddie) Hawkins in 2019; brothers, Uyless, John, Ellis and Donald Hawkins; sisters, Georgia Green, Gaynelle Baldwin, and Hazel Hawkins; and his second wife, Patricia Lyon Hawkins.
During his 20 years of service in the US Navy, he was a Chief of the Communications Center on several ships and at a number of bases. He was a Veteran of the Korean war and Vietnam War stationed at DaNang Air Base and also served a year stationed at the South Pole – Antarctica. He also served on other bases and ships on the West and East Coast.
The family, especially Howie and Elva, would like to thank all the employees of the Veterans Home for all the care, love and concern they gave Howard during his stay. He always loved a good cup of coffee and a fresh cookie and conversation with the other Veterans in the lobby of the Home. Also, thanks to Chaplain Jack L. Taylor for his service of religion and prayer, and for the church services he held at the Home which Howard so did enjoy.
Due to Covid 19 virus and restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Family Members
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Infant Daughter Hawkins
1918–1918
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Uyless Napolean Hawkins
1919–2005
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Vernon Hawkins
1920–1929
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Ellis Franklin Hawkins
1921–1998
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Georgia Malinda Hawkins Greene
1922–1997
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John Max Hawkins
1924–2000
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Hazel Rebecca Hawkins
1927–2001
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Vernon Hawkins
1928–1929
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Gaynelle Hawkins Baldwin
1931–2019
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Donald Ray Hawkins
1937–2011
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