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Ralph W. "Skip" Hawkins Jr.

Ralph W. "Skip" Hawkins Jr. obituary, St Petersburg, FL

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Ralph Hawkins Obituary

HAWKINS, Ralph W. Jr. "Skip", 69, of St. Petersburg, went home to be with his Lord and deceased wife, Judy, April 22, 2012. Throughout his life, Skip was an achiever having attained the position of District Chief with the St. Petersburg Fire Dept. However, his greatest pride was in his family: 2 daughters, Angie and Tami, 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grand-children, and his sister, Marilyn Henley. Service will be 11:30 am Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Gateway Baptist Church 7700-16th St. N. Online memorial and guest book at www.gunterfuneralhome.com. E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home St. Petersburg 727-528-2880

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Apr. 24, 2012.

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Rosemary Greene

December 2, 2024

I HAVE COME ACROSS SOME PICTURES FROM THE 1940s AND would like to mail to family.
On the back it says:
SKIPPER HAWKINS (baby)
St petersburg. FL.
RALPH & SKIPPER HAWKINS,
St Petersburg. FL
CAROLYN HAWKINS
EVELYN HAWKINS.

PLEASE GIVE MY email address to a family member.
[email protected]

Thank you
Rosemary Greene

May 1, 2012

Entry on April 25 was sent by Rose Shaw of St. Petersburg. Name did not appear on this entry.

Johnny & Diane Hawkins

April 30, 2012

Tami & Angela,
Be gentle with your broken hearts. May you find a way to live with your memories of great times and their love for both of you and all the grandchildren.
We Love you,

Judy & Skip Hawkins Sept. 2010

John Hawkins

April 30, 2012

April 25, 2012

I am sure "Skip" will be missed by all his family and friends. My prayers are with all of you at this time of your beloved's death.

John Cooper

April 24, 2012

Tami, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know he is looking down from Heaven with your Mom and smiling with pride. God Bless. I will keep you in my prayers

Gregg Moore

April 24, 2012

So long Skip.You were a good friend and
helped me find my way as my Captain at station 4.You will be missed!

Kim Wunderlich-Cady

April 24, 2012

Tami and Angie - I am so sorry for your loss. Skip has been part of my family also and he will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love -

Larry & Alice Barnes

April 24, 2012

We want to send our deepest sympathy to the family for your loss.

Dale & Dolly Gunter, E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home

April 24, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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