On Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, Mike slipped away into God’s open arms.
Mike was born August 11, 1969 to the late George Michael Dawkins, Sr. and Carol Louise Clemons Dawkins.
He was a graduate of Ben L. Smith High School, Class of 1988 and University of North Carolina at Greensboro Class of 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Greensboro, NC.
He was a dedicated Master Trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Troop D, District 5 of Alamance County for over 15 years. Prior employment include Guilford County School System as a bus driver and United Parcel Service in Greensboro, NC.
He served honorably with the United States Marine Corps, assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division in Camp Lejeune, NC. He was a faithful brother and lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. He was a Masonic brother of Invincible Lodge #251 Prince Hall Affiliation and a 32nd degree of Greensboro Consistory #106 AASR PHA Scottish Rite Masonry.
Mike had many talents. He loved to draw, was a member of Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of the Triad and held a blue belt, the one that stands out the greatest was being part of a singing group R&B Harmony Vocalists, which was more like a brotherhood, known as “Fourtress” singing on many stages including Showtime at the Apollo.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Stephanie Dawkins, Mychelle Dawkins and Jimmy Bryant.
He leaves to cherish his memories: the love of his life Fiancée: Eva Katherine “Kathy” Miller of the home, siblings: Alexisa Neely, David Caldwell, Aunt Debora (JT) Tinnin, Uncle: Rev. Homer (Evelyn) Dawkins, cousins: Tina Reid and Louis Horne, Niece: Kayla Dunn, God–niece: Ava Huntley all of Greensboro, NC., many brothers and sisters that he held close to his heart within the Highway Patrol, Fourtress, ΑΦΑ, Masons, Jiu-Jitsu, lifelong friends, neighbors and a host family and loved ones.
A public viewing will be Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Hargett Funeral Service, Inc., 905 E. Market Street, Greensboro from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Live Streaming of the service is available Monday December 21, 2020 starting at 12 noon. The live stream code is: dawkins122120
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