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Eugene "Genio" Hawkins Sr.

Eugene "Genio" Hawkins Sr. obituary

Eugene Hawkins Obituary

HAWKINS Sr. Eugene "Genio" Hawkins Sr., age 68, was born in Sparta, Georgia on August 18, 1942. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Eugene was employed by Lennox Industries for 21 years. He owned and operated Sunrise and Sunset Lounge and was a golden gloves champion in boxing. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Yadira "Yady" Hawkins of 45 years; children, Mary Clark (Octavius), Eugene "Geno" Hawkins II (Krista), Gina Hawkins and Yamir Hawkins III; sister, Mary Fompun; eight butterball grandchildren, Idalmi Rice (Matthew), Italia Hines, Cierra Clark, Carina Clark, Ethan Hawkins, Trinity Yabuku, Kaden Hawkins and Mia Hawkins; mother-in-law, Aurora Esquivel; in-laws, Jose and Diosa Inglesias, Daniel "Papo" Esquivel, Miriam Esquivel; many loving nieces and nephews; and thousands of FRIENDS worldwide. He was preceded in death by his parents Agnes and Eunice Hawkins and brother Michael. The family will receive friends Monday, October 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park. www.careyhandcolonialfh.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 24, 2010.

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Reginald Maultsby

January 5, 2020

Hello Geno. It's the end of the Christmas holiday season, I had been in contact with a few of the fellows from our Panama Days and your name came up so I just wanted to say "Hello" to my old friend, and Happy New Year. I hope your daughter sees this. She had expressed the desire to contact me. She can do so on 202-550-5780. I would love to hear from her.

Reginald Maultsby

August 26, 2018

Hey Geno My Friend. I'm so sorry I found you too late. I often think of our days on the boxing team together in Panama, CZ and how as my teachers, you and Torress used to whip up on me like I'd stole something when I as a novice, had just joined the team. But it was good training and I still thank you for it because it was good training for me.Our last tournament proved that. I'm sorry I missed you buddy, we had lots of good times in the gym. Rest well my friend, and my God continue to bless your soul and your family.

Gina Hawkins

November 10, 2013

Hi Dauddy,

I know you are going to help me get through this next week and protect my oldest on her new journey. Thank you for giving me the daily reminders of lessons for life that I try to pass on to as many as possible. I love you and I know you will protect Italia and remind her how strong she is and how much you are proud of her? I miss you but I know you are always with us. You are the BEST!!!

Love you Baby Girl.

Idalmi Rice (Hawkins)

December 29, 2011

Hi Grandpa,

I found it comforting this year to know that you are in an awesome place that I cannot wait to see.:) I'm still upset at times but then you always reassure me. I have to say you are the best! I hope you let GOD know that I am hoping there are “gold restaurants” :) in that realm? I hope so...I know there isn't a need that isn't met. I want to say thank you for being a wonderful male figure in my life and I reflect on lesson learned constantly. I am one heck of a lady and I know you are proud ;) I love you very much and I will continue to be tough, cautious, and inspiring as you have help instill these qualities in me through many years. I love you, I love you, I love you!

Love your #1 grandbaby,
Idalmi

Your #1 butterball with loving husband, Matthew.

Idalmi Rice (Hawkins)

December 29, 2011

Yadira Hawkins

October 22, 2011

Hi Genio, It's very hard to write this note to you, without crying....I miss you so much :-( I've been very busy in making business decision and I know you has been next to me. I know you has been helping me from above, everything that has to do with the business, permits, problems etc., has been resolved, by you and God. I remember the times when you have a conversation about how "Proud Father" you were about your children, How thankful you was to God for giving you Wonderful children, and I know that you can see them from above and smile of the wonderful job you did on raising them. They have been very supportive helpful and lovable children. Love you and Miss you Always
Yady.

Mary Clark

October 21, 2011

Hi Dauddy,

It has been a year since your passing and I know that you are looking down on us happy to see that we are doing well. I know you would want us to keep moving forward and being positive with the things that we still have yet to do in life and live it positive. Most importantly, I know you would want us to look at each Oct 21 as a day to think of you and reflecting on the years you enjoyed each and everyday. We will always have a part of you within us.

Thinking of you and of course we miss you,

Mary

Geno Hawkins

October 21, 2011

Hi Pops, I know you're looking down on all of us and smiling. This year has passed with lots of smiles, and challenges since your passing. I can hear you almost everyday in our daily lives. You have truly passed on some great qualities to your entire family. Thanks for loving us so very much. Thanks for looking over Mom, which I've seen it many times this year. I love you and miss you very much. Your #1 Son ;-) Ginito!

Gina Hawkins

October 20, 2011

Well Dauddy, it has been a year of living with you in spirit. You have inspired me many times this past year. I really miss you and everyone thinks about you daily. You made me strong but so often I feel weakest when I think about how much I miss you. I will continue to do my best to make you proud and continue your legacy of love and family. Thank you for being with me this past year and protecting me. Thank you for taking care of Mommy this past year as well, you know what I mean. I Love you, your #1 daughter, lol!!! Gina Vaneessa Hawkins

Marcela Maze

November 16, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Yanibel Martinez

October 28, 2010

Sra Yadira, nuestras sinceras condolencias para ud. y sus hijos y familia por la partida del Sr.Gino . Deseando que Dios lo tenga en su gloria. Amén.
Con muchos cariños ..Yani, Mimi y toda la familia

Valerie Grace

October 28, 2010

Hawkins Family, I am very sorry about your loss. Geno Hawkins, Sr. was always a wonderful and respectful grandfather to my daughter, Idalmi. May you rest in peace.

kerry pringle

October 28, 2010

Dear Ms. Yady and family please know that our family offers our condolences for the loss of your loved one Genio. You and your husband are like family to me and my wife Candi as well as our adult children. Please know that ALL OF US are always here for you. Kerry and Candi Pringle..Carolyn Cowans..Jessica Roy..Antwonne Simon Sr

Patrick Brown

October 27, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chris (Deniston) Harrison

October 27, 2010

Yady, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.

Jackie Brown

October 26, 2010

Sincere sympathy to Yadi,Mary,Geno,Gina, Yamir and grandchildren. I am so very sorry for your lost. As a family member I take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place. My prayers and thoughts will be with all of you. God bless and keep you all. Love Always,

Tina Aubrey

October 26, 2010

Dwight and I are so sorry to hear of the family's loss. Genio was always so kind and happy, and he played us our first love song. We were just married on the 16th and talking about how special that moment was for us 10 years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was such a special person.

Patricia Martin

October 26, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

DeLana Russell

October 26, 2010

I am so sorry to learn of your family's lost Gina. It seems like yesterday that I was in your father's presence. My prayers go out to you and yours. Love DeLana

Elizabeth and Orlando Concepcion

October 25, 2010

God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.

Louise Robinson

October 25, 2010

Dear Yady and family, sorry to hear about the passing of 'POPS' that's what I called him when we grew up together in Flytown.You have my deepest sympathy
and prayers. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Louise (Goolsby) Robinson (Mary's friend)
Worthington, Ohio

October 25, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family of Eugene Hawkins. Although it has been many,many years since I last saw Gene, I remember him as a very fine young man. I know Mr and Mrs Hawkins were very proud of him. May God bless you all.

Jimmie Williams & Family (Apple Valley, Calif)

Chris, Sandy, Grace and Abby Fisher

October 25, 2010

Geno, Krista, Ethan, Kaden and your entire family, You are in our prayers. We wish we could be there with you during this time. We love you all!

October 25, 2010

My brother, "Pops" we became brothers at 1st Ave. Elementary school and continued through Everett. You went into the Air Force while I served in the Marines and the bond remained. Now I look forward to you being a part of my welcoming committee when I rejoin you. Love, Joe Smith.

October 25, 2010

My heart felt condolences go out to the family. May God comfort you at this trying time and give you peace. Geraldine Craig (Atlanta, GA)

October 25, 2010

Mario and Sophia Esquivel (Mario, Gabriella, Isaak, Isabella and Daniella)

Our prayers and our love goes to our family whom we love and adore...Continue to remember all the great times you had with your father as you continue remember your father in heaven who is a great comforter now and forevermore...


We love you deeply.

Sincerely,
Mario and Sophia Esquivel along with our children (Mario, Gabriella, Isaak, Isabella and Daniella) (Atlanta, GA)

Anitra Johnson

October 25, 2010

Dear mrs. Yady I am sorry for your lost. Genio was a great person. He would give a helping hand to anyone who was in need a true friend indeed. He will truly be missed. He was like a father to me. He always gave good advise and he kept it 100 meaning that he never held nothing back he spoke what was on his mind. he was a good pool player and a cool calm conservative man. Rest In Heaven Genio "BOSS"

Bernice Steward

October 25, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

HERMANOS ESQUIVEL

October 25, 2010

Los Hermanos Esquivel,Mario, Erick & Yazmira, lamentamos tristemente y estamos apoyando a toda mi familia por la perdida de nuestro Tio Gino, el siempre fue una grandisima persona,generoso y sobretodo una persona jovial y de buen sentido del humor con todos, Los recordaremos siempre. I LOVE YOU!!,

Robert David

October 25, 2010

Geno, please accept out deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jodi Jennings

October 25, 2010

Yamir,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Jodi

Phyllis Hollifield

October 25, 2010

Dearest Yady, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was so sorry to hear about your loss this morning, and hope you and your family are doing well during this difficult time. (We do miss you here at NW)

Terri Williams

October 25, 2010

I am truly sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family.

Vicki McKillip

October 25, 2010

Yady, I am so sorry to hear about Genio's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Please keep in touch.

Candi Pringle

October 24, 2010

Ms Yady and family know that Genio will truly be missed. He was a GREAT MAN with a warm heart. I love and miss him dearly! I am praying for you Yady and love you very much!

Your Harper Cousins

October 24, 2010

To Our Dear Cousins,

Our hearts are filled with love for each of you. We cherish the many wonderful memories that we have of Ginio from boyhood to manhood. We know that his genuine warmth, sincerity and strong devotion to family will continue to live within you and within us.

May God Bless you and keep. We will be praying for you!

Love, Your Harper Cousins,
Louis (Judy), Ike (Anna), Dorothy and Jean (Preston)

Regina Hunziker

October 24, 2010

Yady & Family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Claudia Harper

October 24, 2010

Yady, Mary, Geno II, Gena, Yamir, and the Hawkins family,
Thinking of you and your family now as you grieve the loss of cousin-in-law Geno. May you be comforted by beautiful memories and love shared. You are in my prayers. John 11: 25-26 says,"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and he who believes in me will never die." Please accept my deepest sympathy. Love, Claudia Harper and family.

Diaz Samudio

October 24, 2010

Familia Diaz Samudio departe de nosotros nuestra mas sentidas condolensias ya que sobre todo tuvimos la dicha de conocer a su esposo un hombre que aunque discreto muy buena persona.
Sabiendo que va a tener la dicha de reunirse con el abuelo Alfonso y el Tio Mario y que pueda conocer a mi padre y desde ese mas alla nos puedan proteger a todos

Miriam Esquivel

October 24, 2010

Hermana yadira todos aqui reunidos sentimos mucho lo que a sucedido ya que para nosotros fue como un hermano un amigo y algo mas y aqui mama hay momentos en que esta triste ya que para el fue como unhijo mas y el recuerdo de todos sus nietos y visnietos y sobre todo el no poder compartir ete momento cerca de ustedes todos los que en algun momento tuvieron la oportunidad de compartir con el departe de todos y para toda la familia Hawkins nuestro mas sentido pesame departe de todos aca en Panama y esperando prontamente poder estar juntos

Akinlabi Mason-Hogans

October 24, 2010

Dear Aunt Gina,
I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. I wish I could be there to comfort you, after all, you are a good aunt and nothing could change that statement. I love you with all my heart. Yours Truly,

Akanke Mason-Hogans

October 24, 2010

Aunt Gina, I'm sorry about your dad and that I am not able to be there with you but I look forward to being able to cheer you up. I love you and God Bless you. Your Goddaughter,

Helen & David Schwenke

October 24, 2010

To my friend Yady & the Hawkins family.
Our condonlences and sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May the thoughts and prayers of friends near and far comforts you in this difficult times. May you find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering, and is in better place. Wish we could be there in time of sorrow.
God bless you all.

Gandhi Cherukumilli

October 24, 2010

Dear Yamir ,
I’m sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Please accept the sincere condolences.

October 24, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

October 24, 2010

Dearest Mary Hawkins Fompun,

We are so sadden to read this morning of "Popps" passing. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and the rest of the Hawkins family.

Mrs. DeBerry and Henry DeBerry,Jr
Flytown,U.S.A.
Columbus,Oh

Thanksgiving 2007 in Georgia with the family

Italia Hines

October 24, 2010

Craig Rawnsley

October 24, 2010

While I may not have known you personally, I do have the extreme pleasure of knowing Mary, Geno, and working with your fine son, Yamir. Please accept the sincere condolences from not only myself, from Yamir's team at work, but also from his global teammates

Olando Epps (aka) MR."O"

October 24, 2010

To the Hawkins family, May the Joy of the lord be with you, During your time of grief. However find comfort in these words. Absent from the body, is present with the lord our god. And he shall wipe all the tears away!!!

October 24, 2010

geno though you watched me
grow up along with my sons,It seemed like we shared the same spirit as well as birthdays all of our lives.Our whole family will miss you and your family tremendously May God embrace his child that he loaned us for a little while.Say Hi to mom for me-smile Love Lutricia,Barkley,Jermonte Gary,Thomas and the rest of the Fletcher,Tyler and Rippey family

Wally Weems

October 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dwight Aubrey

October 24, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Arthur Brown

October 23, 2010

Good-by Genio we love you and will miss you very much. Arthur Jr, Kay Kay and Arthur Sr ( Joe) and the rest of the Brown family.

"Auntie" Al

October 23, 2010

Yadi;Mary;Ocky;Cierra;Carina; and Yasmita,each time I had the opportunity to visit your home while Eugene was there he always!always! managed to sincerly say thank you for your kind words even through his pain and obvious illness he managed a quick smile and kind greeting. I was always amazed at his wife ever tending and taking care of him. She has been a true example of living up to her marriage vows. I just know that all of you have learned and grown from this experience. May God continue to bless and keep you as Eugene rests in peace. It was obvious that he made peace with his FatherI love and admire you all

Darlene Marshall

October 23, 2010

Wish that I could be there for you and your family. Right now, when your loss is so fresh it may be difficult for you to imagine that this pain will ever go away. But in time, the blessing of God's unfailing grace will soften the hurt that you're feeling and bring your heart the peace, comfort, and hope that it needs to heal. Until then, please remember there's a circle of friends who are embracing you, and lifting you up in prayer.

With Love,

Darlene

Charles&Tracey Shouse

October 23, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Theressa Fisher

October 23, 2010

To Gina, & the Hawkins family. My deepest condolensces are with you @ this time of sorrow. Gina & I go way back. And I feel a sense of loss as well. I will keep you all prayed up because I know how truly geniune & close your family are & how your father was truly the Patriarch of this great dynasty.. I love you all & remember, " God is the strength and the source of our life".. Love, Theressa Loyd Fisher

Sunset

October 23, 2010

Our hearts know what is beyond our sight. Praying that the hope of Heaven and the promise of eternal life will bring you comfort in your loss.

Love,

Staff and Customers of Sunset Lounge

Sunrise

October 23, 2010

In deepest sympathy, a life that has made a difference in so many other lives will be well remembered. A soul that has lifted up other souls and encouraged the climb will be well honored. A person who turned the spirit of God's love into living action will be well revered. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one lives on in so many beautiful ways.

Love,

Staff and Customers of Sunrise

Darlene Marshall

October 23, 2010

With sympathy and caring, as you honor your husband.
To know sorrow is to acknowledge the love that was yours..
To carry on with a heart full of memories is to be wholly and lovingly human..
To heal, day by day, is to build a bridge of love that will reach far beyond time into forever.
Thinking of you in your sorrow and wishing you comfort in the memories and the love that you shared.

Love,

Darlene and Family

Pat & Lee Stickdorn

October 23, 2010

Dear Geno, Krista, Ethan, Kaden and the entire family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father, grandfather, & husband. May your memories bring you comfort and keep your loved one close in heart. We love you.

Lesley Patrick

October 23, 2010

Gino, Kirsta and entire family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Please be comforted by friends and family and the words of the Lord. With Love Lesley and Taylor Patrick

October 23, 2010

Dearest Yadi, Mary, Geno II, Gina & Yamir. I sadden to hear of the passing of Cousin Geno. Take comfort in knowing that your family afar is thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together.
Love,
Andre & Debbie (Harper) Hughley

Bill and Karen Spitler

October 23, 2010

Our sincere sympathy to you Geno, Krista, Ethan, Kaden and to your whole family. It's so sad when you lose someone that you really looked up to. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you all so much.

October 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We thank God for Geno's life and we thank Geno for the wonderful legacy that he has left with us through his daughter, Gina and his grandchildren, Italia and Trinity. Please feel free to lean on us should there be anything that we can do to assuage your grief. With warm thoughts and prayers - The Mason family

Gbenga & Kenpiya Fompun-Joseph

October 22, 2010

Rest in peace uncle Genio, for you are in a better place now. May the good Lord keep and watch over you. To the Hawkins, my the lord fill the vaccum created by your lost. May the lord be with you all.

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