BORN

1943

DIED

2013

Walt Hawkins Obituary

Walt Hawkins, Sr.
April 19, 1943 - July 22, 2013
Walt "Butch" Hawkins, Sr., 70, of Manteca, California, passed away on July 22, 2013. Walt was born in Oakland, California and raised in San Leandro, California, where he lived until he joined the United States Army at the age of 18.  After his military service, Walt worked for International Harvester and Dryer's Ice Cream.
Walt was a fun loving, easy going man and a free spirit.  Most importantly, he was a wonderful father and grandfather who instilled the importance of family and a love for the Oakland Raiders in all of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, dancing to oldies, bowling and spending time with his family. He was no stranger to anyone and bragged about his children and grandchildren to all who would listen.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents Selwyn and Melba Hawkins, his brothers, Wayne Petersen and Dick Hawkins and his sisters, Arlene Coleman, Ardis LaMotte and Joan Hawkins.
Walt is survived by his children, Sheryl Jardine (Chris), Walter Hawkins, Jr. (Sharon), Debbie Campiotti (Gino), Debbie Couch (Mack), Vicki Rockstead (David), Nanci Fox (Mike), Stepchildren, Robin Eddy(Shane), James Byrd, his sisters Mary Studley and Nadine Bartholf, 25 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends he considered family.  He will forever live in all of our hearts.
Walt's family invites you to a celebration of Walt's life on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at 3:00 pm at Springtown Golf Course Clubhouse in Livermore.
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Published by Modesto Bee on Aug. 1, 2013.
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Rest in Peace Walt we will miss you..May the angels watch over you ..

Anthony /Winnie Carlucci

August 2, 2013

love you uncle Walt thanks for the last moment you shared with me !!!

Sunny Phillips

July 31, 2013

I love you Daddy .
XOXOXOXOXO

Vicki ( daughter ) Rockstead

July 31, 2013

Dad, I miss you so much !! Your Smile, Your jokes, Your love of life and Family. But most of all I MISS YOUR HUGS... My head on your chest and your arms wrapped around me, hearing the thump of your heart.
Our Family is no longer whole without you. I know I speak for ALL of us Kids you are Loved !!! and will never be far from Our everyday thoughts. No Goodbye's Dad ! Just We'll see you In Heaven. Tell then just keep watching down on us. I love you Dad??

Vicki Your Daughter Rockstead

July 31, 2013

Rip Walt. Fly high above us my angel.

July 30, 2013

My prayers are with the family. May Walt walk with the angels and watch over his family.
God Bless.

Melinda Medeiros

July 30, 2013

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