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James Hawkins Obituary

James Wilson (Willie) Hawkins, 65, of Vinton, Va., passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Funeral 1 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Shady Grave Baptist Church. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home, 540-562-1182.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 28, 2009.

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Teresa Williams

December 28, 2009

Dwayne & David
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

December 27, 2009

Willie (pops) You have always been soo good to me, treated me like your own. I will always treasure our great memories. You tought me so much in life, how to drive a lawn mower and I ran over your cherry tree, City girl that I am. how to water skii, so many laughs with that (Quirst) You will be missed, love always your girl (Tink)

sheri freeman

December 21, 2009

Prayers and thoughts are going out to the Hawkins Family.
GOD SPEED,
Mike and Sheri Freeman

April Williams

December 21, 2009

I received a phone call this morning asking if I heard of your passing... My heart is weeping, for I will never have that chance to tell you good-bye. It has been many years since I last spoke to you, but only days since your name was spoken of to my son... your grandson, James Dylan Hawkins about all the fun times that we used to have. Like the time when you bought that silly old food processor and made me drink all those nasty pureed drinks that were supposed to be so healty for me... YUK! was all that I could think of as I smiled so innocently with every sip, while you laughed and said... DRINK UP! April, May, June, July... & still today everytime that I peel a potato I think of you & just smile. There are so many other memories that I have of you, enough stories to keep telling Dylan for a while. I only wish that he could have met you again as a young man. You would've really enjoyed him, as I know he would have you. I'm sorry that we weren't able to keep in touch over the years. You left a stamp on my heart old man & I will never forget you! Love you much, Rest in peace... April Lynn Williams

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