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Thomas HAWKINS Obituary
A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, he graduated from Newport News High School and worked for Creasy and Whiteed Roofing and Sheetmetal.
Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife, Nancy Powell Hawkins; son, Freddie Hawkins Jr.; grandchildren, Zachary Thomas Hawkins, Jessica Layne Hawkins and Mackenzie Ann Hawkins; sister, Sue Wright and family; and sister-in-law, Lydia Powell Mugler and family.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton.
The family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas HAWKINS
July 22, 2010
Nancy, my sympathies and condolences to you and your family.
John Powell
JEAN & NORMAN BATES
July 20, 2010
DEA NANCY & FAMILY, WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF FREDDIE'S PASSING. THERE ARE SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF HIM AND YOU IN THE YOUTH GROUP. WE REMEMBER THE BEAUTIFUL PODIUM HE BUILT FOR SECOND CHURCH. IT IS STILL BEING USED EVERY SUNDAY IN CHURCH SERVICES. ALL OF THE GRANDCHILDREN SHOULD SEE IT AND FEEL THE PRIDE WE ALL FEEL IN FREDDIE. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, AND THANK OUR GOD FOR EVERY REMEMBRANCE OF YOU. (PHIL. 1:3 LIVING BIBLE)
Brian Chalsma, The Roofing Company, Inc.
July 20, 2010
Our condolences to Fred's family. Fred helped us many times with his sheet metal knowledge. I always enjoyed talking to Fred, he was a good man. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred Dowis
July 20, 2010
Freddie assisted me many times in my sign work. He was a fine man and I enjoyed my acquaintence with him. I hope good memories of him will help get you through these difficult times.
Fred Dowis
Sign Engineering
Dan Coleman
July 19, 2010
My condolences to Freddie's family. We were track teammates at NNHS in the early '60s.He was a dedicated, stand-up guy.
Cindy Coyle
July 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Hawkins. I grew up on the corner of Lynnhave and Concord and Mr. Hawkins always waved at us when we was growing up. He will be sadly missed. Now he is an angel watching over his family and he will proctect you. If there is anything we can halp with please feel free to call us. Mr.Hawkins was a great man and he will be sadly missed. R.I.P
Jackie Orange
July 19, 2010
I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim and Brian Hames
July 19, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of need.
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