Charles Murray Hawker

FUNERAL HOME

Norris Funeral Services Inc and Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel

3995 Franklin Turnpike

Danville, Virginia

Charles Hawker Obituary

BLAIRS - Charles Murray Hawker, 83, formerly of 1648 Lawless Creek Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home.
Born Jan. 5, 1924, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late James Henry Hawker and the late Mattie Magnolia Murray Hawker.
He was self-employed as a buyer and seller, and was of the Primitive Baptist faith.
He was married to Mary Hughes Hawker.
In addition to his wife, also of Roman Eagle Memorial Home, he is survived by two daughters, Brenda H. Townsend, of Mechanicsville, and Jane Dolores Adams of Mt. Hill; one son, Dennis Lee Hawker, of Dry Fork; two brothers, James Henry Hawker Jr., of Ringgold and Robert Dudley Hawker, of Sutherlin; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one son, Tommy Melvin Hawker; four sisters, Annie Maude Puckett, Hattie Dodson Potter, Daisy Whitlow Shelton, and Delma Thompson; and three brothers, Howard Hawker, Ray Hawker, and Ben Hawker.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, 3995 Franklin Turnpike, with the Rev. Austin Merricks officiating. Interment will be at Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at Norris Funeral Services; at other times they will be at the son's residence, 712 Daisy Payne Lane, Dry Fork.
Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory, Danville is serving the Hawker family.

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Hawker

14 Entries

Carolyn Ginsberg

October 13, 2007

I just talked with Mom (Katherine Farmer Hawker) and we were sad that we could not be there. We talked about our many good memories of Uncle Charlie. She recalled seeing him for the first time when he was an 11-year old boy in her one-room schoolhouse--full of mischief. We had a good laugh at somethings she still remembers from those times. We remembered, too, his generosity and many kindnesses over the years. He will certainly be missed. My love to Aunt Mary Alice and the children. My thoughts are with you all.

Donald Hill

October 13, 2007

Brenda,Jane,Dennis, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family on the loss of your father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers,

Alice Aaron

October 12, 2007

To the Hawker family,
My sympathy to you all. Charlie was a character- he kept me laughing!
I worked for Jack Cooper, so this is where I met your father. Obviously, he made a lot of impressions in many lives.
Alice Aaron
Martinsville VA

Michael Hawker

October 12, 2007

Dennis, Jane, and Brenda,

I cannot possibly recall all of the wonderful memories I have of the times I spent at your and your father's house throughout the years. From the time he gave me my first bird dog at age 15 through all the reunion weekends, the pig roasts, the singing, Uncle Charlie and Aunt Mary Alice were always the most cordial and, dare I say exciting, hosts. He will certainly be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sandra Brewer

October 12, 2007

Dennis, Mary Ann, Denise, and Wendy

Thinking about the good old days with you and the kids with your dad. Sorry to hear about Mr. Hawker, but there will always be the good memories.

God Bless all of you.

Sandra Brewer
Providence, NC

WAYNE AND PEGGY CARTER

October 11, 2007

DENIS AND MARY ANN
PEGGY AND I ARE THINKING OF BOTH OF YOU, AND YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

Ginny Hawker (Ben's daughter)

October 11, 2007

Uncle Charlie looms large in my family memories. Reunions at his home with lots of good food and fantastic singing are precious remembrances to all of us who were there. My sympathy to Jane and Brenda, and Dennis. Hug your mother for me.

Aunt Katherine Hawker

October 11, 2007

I am sad to hear about Charlie's passing. He was a complicated person, but many times very kind to Ben and me. He was quick to help when Ben had to be hospitalized on the way back home years ago. I would attend his funeral if I were not in a nursing home myself. I'll think of you all tomorrow with much love.

donna & allen hawker

October 11, 2007

we are truely sorry for your loss. charlie was a good man. you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

BJ & Jim Jensen

October 11, 2007

Dennis and Mary Anne - Jim & I have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Tina Farthing

October 11, 2007

Dennis & Mary Ann
What a trying year it has been for both of you. You are both in my thoughts!!
Always
Tina

Heidi Hass

October 11, 2007

I will never forget going on horse and buggy rides at his estate when I was a child attending unforgettable reunions there. My sympathy to the Hawker family...

Heidi Hass
(Ben Hawker's granddaughter)

Warnelia Lewis

October 11, 2007

Uncle Charlie(we called him Brother)was always a blessing to talk with. I remember when he married Mary Alice, he bought her by our house to meet us. My sympathy goes out to all the family. If I can help in any way please call me.
Love and Prayers
Warnelia

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