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THOMAS LOFTON HAWKINS "T.L."
Thomas Lofton " T.L. " Hawkins died on October 5, 2014 in Washington, DC from complications of neurodegenerative disease. He was born in Queens, New York in 1939, the son of Marshall Hawkins, a photographer, and Dorian Leigh Parker, a fashion model. He graduated from Florida State University with a BS in physics and worked for the US Navy in Panama City, FL and later for various contractors in the Washington, DC area. His specialty was underwater acoustics for anti-submarine warfare. He was an avid audiophile and accomplished amateur photographer. His marriages to Lucy Eidson and Norma Reyes ended in divorce.He is survived by his loving wife, Kristie Miller; his stepchildren, Sandy and Ellen Twaddell; his step-grandchildren, Sarah and Rebekah Twaddell; and his sisters Young Paciello and Miranda Bordat Van Etten. His family and friends will miss his arcane knowledge, impish sense of humor and flair.Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WETA/FM.
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Ed Rivard
January 23, 2018
Kristie
Ed was shocked on hearing TL's passing. Our deepest Condolences to you and your entire family. TL was one of Ed's best friends and he will cherish many memories of when they worked together at Vitro Labs in Silver Spring Md.
Ed and Marion Rivard
Baltimore, Maryland
Kenneth Ward
January 6, 2015
Kristie- My thoughts are with you and I hope that pleasant memories of TL will make each day of your life richer.
Lucy Flanagan
October 16, 2014
Oh, Kristie. I'm so sorry to hear the news. Mom and I send our condolences.
Ann Stone
October 16, 2014
Kristie so sorry to hear of your loss...sending you healing thoughts...Best, Ann
Charles Wilson
October 13, 2014
Kristie, sure TL's passing has been hard to all but especially you. Let's hope you get comfort from family and friends. TL was the best, I will miss him a lot. May his soul Rest in Internal Peace.
Joan Roberts Hickman
October 8, 2014
Kristie,
We will miss our wonderful neighbor, TL...His energy, humor and insight..as well as his many talents will always stay close to our hearts. Our love to you and your family.
Jean Klessig
October 8, 2014
Kristie,
Joan and I first read of your husband's death in the LaSalle News Tribune. Our condolences to you and your family.
If you ever resume your newspaper articles, please let us know.
Jean and Joan
Layton Roberts
October 8, 2014
Thinking of you.
October 8, 2014
Dear Kristie; This must be very hard for you after losing your mother. We hope the presence of your extended family and friends provide comfort for you in this time of great loss.
Doris
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