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1954
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2023
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Edward Hawkins Obituary
He was a 1972 graduate of North Hardin High School, where he was a three-sport athlete and inducted into the inaugural class of the NHHS Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007. He went on to earn his civil engineering degree from the University of Kentucky in 1976. After college, he pursued a career in civil engineering and land surveying and owned his own engineering consulting firm for more than 35 years. If you have been anywhere around Hardin County or the surrounding counties, you probably have seen one of the projects he proudly designed, Lowes, Walmart, John Hardin High School, just to name a few. He loved his work and continued to do so even into his final days.
Eddie was a character from the moment he was able to talk. He dearly loved to make people laugh. Anyone he encountered was sure to enjoy one of his many jokes, accompanied by that classic twinkle in his eye.
Spending time with his kids and watching them play golf was one of the greatest joys. He loved being with friends, sharing a Coca-Cola Classic and a joke with anyone he encountered.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theresa and O.D. Hawkins; three sisters, Diana Jaggers, Carolyn Joyce and Delores Hawkins; a brother, Ray Hawkins; a nephew, Mark Jaggers; and a great-nephew, Jeffrey Brown.
Survivors include his daughter, Tara Hawkins of Elizabethtown; a son, Troy Hawkins (Kim) also of Elizabethtown; a sister, Barbara Zupon of Florida; a brother, Larry Hawkins (Karen) of Elizabethtown; a brother-in-law, LeRoy Jaggers, and a sister-in-law, Tina Hawkins, both of Louisville; Denise Hawkins, of Elizabethtown; five grandchildren, Bella, Will, Wade, Weston and Waryck; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Chism Family Funeral Home in Vine Grove. A graveside burial follows in St. Brigid Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his mom, dad and sister.
Visitation is from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday and continues from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Hawkins
6 Entries
Glenn Turner
November 1, 2024
I can't believe it's been a year. We miss Ed and his humor and happy demeanor. Best to his family.
Renitia Whitis - Duplicator Sales and Service.
November 13, 2023
Having worked with Ed for many years, he was one of my most favorite accounts to deal with thru out the years. He was always a pleasure to work with and could always make you smile. My heart goes out to all of the family for your loss.
Glenn Turner
November 10, 2023
Eddie was a fine engineer and a good person. It was a privilege to know him. He will be missed in our community for his continuing contributions to its growth as well as a persona that projected happiness. A sad loss to all of us.
phinis hundley
November 9, 2023
sorry about Eddie we were in school together at NORTH HARDIN
Darren Clemons
November 8, 2023
Ed was a great friend and colleague. He was a true icon here in the Hardin County area and will be truly missed.
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Nov
10
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Chism Family Funeral Home - Vine Grove769 Highland Avenue, Vine Grove, KY 40175
Nov
11
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chism Family Funeral Home - Vine Grove769 Highland Avenue, Vine Grove, KY 40175
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11
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