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Fred DAWKINS Obituary
DAWKINS, Fred Alphonso
Feb. 27, 1955 - Sept. 26, 2011
Born in Kirchberg, Germany to Anna and SSGT Alphonso Dawkins. He died tragically at the age of 56. Fred was a very caring husband, son, brother and uncle. He graduated from Cordova High School with honors and was a member of the elite tack team that still holds the record for the 4 X 400 relay. He attended Cosumnes College, Sacramento State University and went on to Harvard where he obtained his law degree. He worked his way up at Downey, Brand, Seymour and Rohrer law firm. He spent his last years teaching at Sacramento City College. His declining health didn't slow him down. Left to mourn are his wife Cynthia, sons Aren and Phillip, parents Alphonso and Allie Dawkins, sister Sonya Gregg, brother Andre and wife Susie, nieces Sabrina, Ella and Ranelle, nephews Anthony and Andre Dawkins, Jr. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1958 and brother Elliott in 2004. Also grieving are the Hobbs family. We would like to thank everyone for their support. Services were held on October 3, 2011. Any donations may be sent to Loaves and Fishes or Sacramento City Advancement Office, 3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822 'in memory of Fred Dawkins.'
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for Fred DAWKINS
James Davis
June 15, 2023
Dear Dawkins family,
Fred was my classmate at Sac State in the '70s. He was 2 years older and ahead of me. But, we were both dedicated to pre-law. He took me under his wing & guided me through the ropes at CSUS. I remember him as so giving and friendly and warm and supportive and so funny. Everyone was proud when he earned admission to Harvard Law. And then we were captivated by his stories about the experience. I continued to watch with tremendous respect as he moved up into the most respected firm in town. I was later a UCLA Law grad myself and then went on to military service, I still hold the utmost respect, gratitude and affection for Fred. May God bless & keep you and hold your cherished memories alive in your hearts.
Howard Chen
June 1, 2012
wow...this is a shocker as I just found out Professor Dawkins has passed, he was one of the best professors I've had in my life. I will miss the classroom debates and how he gets our minds turning and question things we normally wouldn't think about questioning. He has integrity, intelligence and a wealth of wisdom that he was more than willing to share. He's also one of the few professors that actually has humility to admit if he made an error and has no problem admitting it in class as well as acknowledging his students and giving credit when deserved. no amount of words can describe what a great human being, teacher, and mentor he is. he definitely will be greatly missed. it's always the ones with the greatest talents or the ones who do great things to contribute to this world that leave early. with the likes such as Steve Jobs, Mozart, etc...condolences to the family and friends and everyone who's lives he has touched or impacted.
Mary Ann (Carroll) McDonald
February 14, 2012
My condolences to Cindy and the Dawkins and Hobbs families... I only recently heard of Fred's sad and far- too-early passing. He was always one of my favorite fellow students at Cordova High School -- bright, quick, and wickedly funny; with that infectious grin on his face -- and always just as fast with a kind word for people in need of one. Fred was a truly great human being, and I'm sure everyone who had the good fortune to have met him will always remember him kindly, and long regret his untimely loss.
Nidaa Haq
February 10, 2012
God takes the BEST PEOPLE first :(. He was not only an AMAZING professor but a great person to go to for advice about life. He was an impeccable person...
Christy Kidd
November 2, 2011
Phil, Aren, and Cindy: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Jim Lytle
October 30, 2011
Fred, may you and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. In the Name of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Selah Tabora
October 28, 2011
When I heard Professor Dawkins has passed, my sister and I were devastated. We never met a man like him. He was very wise and was soooo funny. He was one of the most inspirational people I have ever met.. and even though I have only known him for less than a year. I miss him dearly.. and wish I could replay that semester with him.
I know this is probably a difficult time, but I will continue praying for the family.
-Selah
Wendell Alderson
October 21, 2011
Cindy, Phillip, Aren I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Fred, your husband and father. May you all find peace in this difficult time.
Irvi Orozco
October 20, 2011
One of the Best Professors that I have taken, he was so inspiring. Thank you for everything you taught us. May you Rest in Peace!
Dolly Chamberlain
October 20, 2011
Cindy, Phillip, Aren, I am so sorry about your loss and realize that words cannot express what I feel in my heart for you guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 19, 2011
Cindi-I know its been awhile since we connected but you are always a part of the UCD family. So sorry to hear of your loss.May all the wonderful memories you and your family shared keep you going. Karen Mondino
Desiree Edington
October 19, 2011
To the Dawkins Family, words can not express what I feel at this moment. Professor Dawkins was the best teacher that I ever had at SCC. My heart is hurting. I remember when one of his sons surprised him for his birthday and came to our class. He was so happy to see him. From the many stories he told us, I could tell that he really loved his family. I learned so much from him about Business Law and Society. He will not be forgoten. He will surely be missed. Prayers go out to you and your family.
N
October 19, 2011
Dear Dawkins family,
I want to say that Professor Dawkins was hands-down the best teacher I've ever had. His warmth, wit and intellect made him an absolutely world class instructor.
He genuinely cared for all of his students. At the end of class, there was always a line of students asking for his advice on a variety of issues. He never once said that he was too busy or had an appointment to keep.
Please know that he touched the lives of many. I use his tidbits of wisdom on a daily basis and will for the rest of my life. I will miss him dearly.
October 19, 2011
Dear Cindy,
I'm so sorry to read about Fred!!! What a shock! You both were here at SAME DAY SURGERY, not long ago. What a legacy he created with all of his accomplishments. How lucky for you to have been such a huge part of his life.
I hope you and the boys are hanging in there. How difficult. I'm glad he got to be at home for his last days.
So Sorry Cindy, Thinking of you and your family.
Love,
Annie Moore
October 19, 2011
Cynthia, Phillip, & Aren:
Our thoughts are with you during this time of transition. Fred was a wonderful role model and not only did I see his dedication to you as his family, but also to his community. I appreciated working with him at Sacramento City College. At times where we shared students, I would always hear praise of him from students!
He will be sincerely missed. If there is anything you need, you know we're in the neighborhood. We're thinking about you.
With Fondness,
Norman Lorenz, Ed Condon, Maddy and Tim Condon-Lorenz
M. Anthony Hopkins
October 19, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the family,
I am so sorry for all of our lost. Professor Dawkins was a great and wonderful man. He helped me equip myself with law and self-respect as a young black man during my time spent as his pupil. He made me proud to stand tall and face opposition in the face with courage and respect. He not only taught me about the world through law but about my place within it. One of my goals in life was to bring back credentials that matched his because he was living proof that so many of us brothers and sisters can go through community college and become scholarly elites. I, we, have lost something great with the passing of our great motivator, teacher, and mentor. I will miss you Professor Dawkins. Thank you for all of you help, knowledge, guidance, and wisdom. In Fred Dawkins greatest lesson - KISS - I will send you off with one in appreciation.
Until we meet again,
M. Anthony Hopkins
Social Studies M.A. candidate
NYU | Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Elizabeth Forrester
October 18, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family and many, many friends of Fred.
I had the true honor of working with him on a special program that was held annually at SCC a few years back. He was so generous with his time and helped me to recruit both lawyers and students to participate. I found him to be inspiring, intelligent and great fun to be around. This is a terrible loss to everyone who knew him. I'm so sorry.
S. Ishmael
October 18, 2011
Dear Family of Professor Dawkins, I am very sorry for your loss. Professor Dawkins taught me so much about business and our country's law system. He was such a great instructor and an awesome person. I feel very blessed to have known him and learn from him. I pray for your strength and many blessings.
Soua Moua
October 18, 2011
Dear Family of Professor Dawkins,
I was saddened with tears to hear of your loss. I extend to your family my deepest condolences. I attended Professor Dawkins class during Summer of 2011. He was a wonderful professor, whom I can say is one of my favorite professors. I have learned many valuable lessons from Professor Dawkins. I remember coming home from school everyday, sharing with my family what I have learned from his class. I will always remember a quote he shared with my classmates and I, "The best gift that a father can give to his children is to love their mother," one that I haven't heard of before and I appreciate him sharing that quote. One can tell that he truly loves his wife and sons. He was a very inspiring man. Professor Dawkins shared many wonderful stories that I keep close at heart and I'll never forget. I feel that I am truly blessed to be able to have known him and be one of his students. He was an amazing person inside out, a great mentor, and there is not enough wonderful words that can describe him. May Professor Fred Dawkins soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
October 18, 2011
Dear Dawkins family,
I just found out about his death today. I am truly saddened for your loss. Professor Dawkins' was an extraordinary educator and a great mentor! He was my favorite professor at Sacramento City College. Professor Dawkins character was exemplary that would be tough to emulate. I learned valuable life lessons from him and count him as one of my role models. He taught me to be a hard worker and to do what is always right. I will miss his sincere and warmhearted smiles. Mr. Dawkins was an amazing person and I am so blessed that I got to know him. My family prayers are with you all.
WAG
Dominique Word
October 18, 2011
Dear Dawkins Family,
I pray for your strength during this time. I attended Professor Dawkins class in the Fall 2010 and he was one of my best professors. I really appreciated his valuable lessons and art of storytelling. He told us stories of his sons Phillip and Aren and of his wife Cindy, and you can just tell without question that he was a very proud father and husband. I feel blessed to have known him and count him as one of my role models. May Professor Dawkins' soul rest in peace and again, my prayers are with you all.
L G
October 18, 2011
Dear Dawkins family, I am sorry for your loss. Professor Dawkins' was an amazing educator! He was my favorite professor at Sac City College.
Jamie Openshaw
October 17, 2011
Dear family of Mr. Dawkins,
I had the undeniable pleasure of having Mr. Dawkins as my teacher last semester while I attended Sac City. I am now at UCSD and just found out about his death. Mr. Dawkins was honestly the best teacher I ever had and i will miss him so much. I learned valuable life lessons from him and count him as one of my role models. He taught me to be a hard worker but still make time for fun and spending time with family. I will miss his jokes and his warm smile. Mr. Dawkins was an amazing person and I am so blessed that I got to know him. My prayers are with you all.
Claudia Castillo
October 17, 2011
Mrs Dawkins and Family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family!! Claudia C.
Patric Burke, R.N.
October 17, 2011
Dear Cindy & family, i'm so sorry for your loss. Fred & I used to hang before class on D wing with Big Mike, Hut, Wiggy & JJ & the rest of the herd. Fred as I remember was a real straight shooter. I spoke w/him at all the class reunions I can remember. RIP Bro
Agnes Pugh
October 16, 2011
Dear Cindy, read about your loss today. My family and I wish to convey our sympathy and prayers. May Fred's soul rest in peace and may the family find comfort and peace though our prayers and wonderful memories you have. Take care. Agnes Pugh and family
Christopher Sant
October 16, 2011
Dr. Dawkins was an excellent professor who influenced the lives of many for the better. He is, by far, one of my favorite teachers and he will be greatly missed. Thank you for making a difference!
October 15, 2011
Dear Cindy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you and your family with the hope that loving memories will bring you comfort and peace. Sharon Norenberg
Judy Rinehimer
October 15, 2011
I had the priviledge of watching Fred grow from his first days as a student leader at Cosumnes River College to his services on the CRC Foundation and with the Los Rios CCD.
He accomplished much in his short life. He was an inspiration to many. RIP, Fred.
October 14, 2011
Dear Cindy,
We are so sorry to hear about Fred. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Your friends in SICU I.
Natalie Newman
October 14, 2011
Dawkins family,
My condolences to you all for your tremendous loss. I attended school with Sonya and Elliot and knew Fred as their big brother. I will pray that you get through this difficult time. God Bless You....
Rodney Connors
October 13, 2011
I was taken back by hearing that we lost you my friend and team mate God keep you hold you close for you have always been my friend and team mate. not only on the field, but doing Gods work. I feel for your family, but its Gods plan and he loves all, till meet on that track field in heaven. Missing you, but waiting to walk around heaven with you. Love you See you in Glory
Rodney Connors
Lynne Yaksic-Butterfield
October 13, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are going out to all of you.
Sonia McKeever
October 13, 2011
Mrs. Dawkins and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was my professor at Sac City and my friends and I who have all taken his class, feel he was a great man. He will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family.
October 13, 2011
James (Jimmy) Chavez "72"
Jeff La Marr
October 13, 2011
Rest in Peace Fred, you will be missed dearly!
Jeff La Marr 84'
Margarita Farrell (BOE)
October 13, 2011
Dear Mrs. Dawkins and Fam., I am so very sorry for your loss... Mr. Dawkins was my Business Law Professor, and was an incredible and amazing kind hearted teacher... I will remember him as a loving and caring teacher for all his students.
Margarita Farrell (BOE)
October 13, 2011
Dear Mrs. Dawkins and Fam., I am so very sorry for your loss... Mr. Dawkins was my Business Law Professor, and was an incredible and amazing kind hearted teacher... I will remember him as a loving and caring teacher for all his students.
Jacqueline Williamson
October 13, 2011
Hello Mrs. Dawkins, sorry for your loss, my prayers are going out for you and your family.
Cordova High - Class of 1973
October 13, 2011
We will always remember your smile, your friendship & sharing our years together at Cordova High School. Rest in Peace dear friend & fellow Classmate ... until we meet again. Cindy, we are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers always.
Dave Marty
October 12, 2011
Cindy & 'kids',
I was shocked beyond words to see of Fred's passing. It's been many years now since we served together on the Los Rios Board . He was an outstanding Trustee and I trusted and respected him greatly. I wish you peace and hope as you face life without him.
Blessings,
Dave Marty
October 12, 2011
Cindy and family-
I am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this time! Stefani Rath
Bonnie Amoruso
October 12, 2011
Dear Cindy, Aren & Phillip,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Fred's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May you cherish the wonderful memories you have of Fred and keep them close in your heart.
The Amoruso Family
Greg, Bonnie, Anthony & Amanda
October 12, 2011
Cindy, my heart goes out to you and your family. I send you my love, prayers and best wishes. Much love to you. Carolyn Goehring
October 12, 2011
Dear Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is life altering to loose your spouse. It is such a sad time but also I hope there is comfort in those around you who wish you and your family love and support. The services for your beloved Fred were very inspiring and touching. You had a wonderful tribute for such a wonderful man. I found comfort in the guest book when my dad and uncles passed away all within the same year. Unfortunately, I became too familiar with it.. but I also felt it comforting to hear from people who also felt my loss and shared with me those thoughts. I hope this finds you comfort as well. We love you and miss you here but please remember our prayers are constant and our thoughts are you will move forward in your life and enjoy his legacy, your children and know your mourning will be with you but there will be respite from time to time as you accept this loss. God Bless you and your family. TAKE CARE!
October 12, 2011
Cindy, Phillip and Aren...I am deeply saddened by Fred's death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. You can take comfort and strength from all the wonderful memories you have of Fred. I will miss my "Fijian" friend. Please let me know if I can help in any way. God bless all of you, Shashi and family
Sandee Christenson
October 12, 2011
I pray that God will wrap his arms around you and that you will know that you are loved! I love you and miss you!
Denise Hoppe
October 12, 2011
Thinking of you!
Dan Carroll
October 12, 2011
Fred was a dedicated friend, a brilliant attorney, a generous mentor, a fabulous father, a loving husband, and a tireless contributor to the community; in short, he was a person to whom, as Phillip accurately said at Fred's memorial service, the word "great" does not do justice. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with Cindy, Phillip, Aren, and Fred's entire family and extended family. Fred will always be in our hearts.
Karen Recher-Smith
October 12, 2011
Dear Cindy, Darrell and I are so sorry for your unimaginable loss and the suffering you and Aren and Phillip are going through. We're praying for you all. Darrell and I were reminiscing about the infamous mile relay of '73 and about Mr. Massey. We have a great photo of Fred running his leg of the event that I'll find and send for you and your sons. Fred accomplished many great things in his life, and we'll all remember him. Sincerely, Karen Recher-Smith
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