Kevin L. Hawkins

Kevin L. Hawkins obituary, Schenectady, NY

Kevin L. Hawkins

Kevin Hawkins Obituary

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Kevin L. Hawkins, 59, passed away on Sunday, October 23rd at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany. Kevin was born on May 4th, 1957 to the late Barbara and Vernon Tolliver in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Eli Whitney High School in Brooklyn and went to work for the NYC Dept. of General Services before relocating to Schenectady, NY in 1988 to be closer to his family. Kevin went on to become the owner/operator of Shirts Galore Plus and than Key's World in Schenectady, NY. Predeceased by his sisters, Sheila Hawkins and Robin Tolliver and brother, David Tolliver Sr. Kevin leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife & friend of 27 years, Latonia Hawkins; sons, Jermel Hawkins and Andrell Leppanen; daughter, Keyaira Hawkins; brothers, Gary Hawkins, Darryl and Sean Tolliver; grandchildren, Na'Shae Johnson Hawkins, Janelle Hawkins, Jermel Hawkins Jr., Jermi Hawkins and Chase Brantley. A celebration of Kevin's life will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Refreshing Springs Church, 327 Georgetta Dix Plaza, Schenectady, NY 12307. A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to his services. The family would like to thank Bond Funeral Home, Refreshing Springs Church and also Sunnyside Veterinary Hospital of Schenectady. We would also like to thank everyone for all your condolences and prayers. Online condolences at www.bondfuneralhome.com.

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Your nephew

February 5, 2025

Thank you for standing up and making a man out of many lost boys. You are a true role model and inspiration to hearts near and far. You truly taught many man how to fish, now we eat and feed out families with those skills. Nothing could ever compare to the legacy you have left behind and your name will forever remain solid and be spoken of at the best tables among the finest people, places and things. Love you!

Mr. Anthony Thomas

October 20, 2019

May God bless his soul & bless his family . God Bless.

Tonya Hines

November 5, 2016

Kevin you were a inspiration to everyone you met your life had so much light and meaning even to people in the depths of misery. RIP

Alisa Thomas

November 5, 2016

When I first meet you .you always knew how to lift me up .good and bad .You are one in million.Iam so honored that your wife and you came to our wedding.You filled alot of people with good words .If it wasn't for Tony T.I would have never meet .But.Thank god I did. Good friends are like angels you dont have to see them.to know they are there. Peace be with you.Love Mrs.Alisa Thomas .

Audra Toomer

November 4, 2016

Rip uncle Kevin ur an angel now. U will be truly missed but u still live on in our hearts.i kno the gates to heaven has opened when they seen a beautiful soul arrive.

Keri Delaney

November 4, 2016

Rest in peace Uncle Kevin- i will dearly miss u and i know god has u in the great habds of himself. We had our laughs and that was the best all. From keri (tony stepdaughter)

Anthony Thomas

November 4, 2016

I Anthony Thomas , truly thank you for words that still keeping ME doing the right thing . this November 28th God willing i will have 4 years clean. I truly will miss you , however i will not forget you big brother

Helen Pauline

November 3, 2016

RIP Kev: You will be truly missed and always remembered.

November 3, 2016

Our Thoughts and Prayer to the Hawkins Family. God Bless. Everett & Arndreia Tune

Jessica Bevevino

October 31, 2016

I'm in utter shock when I seen your picture on the tv. I lived above Keys world in schenectady for 3 years. He helped me out a lot and would always have a smile on his face. My prayers are with his family and friends. Rip Kevin

David Jones

October 26, 2016

Kevin u were a kind warm person I always asking how u were doing and u always have a smile man..u were a wonderful human being man I will miss u ur friend David.....god bless ur kind soul..

October 26, 2016

Carol and Mike Phillips

Pat Hymes

October 26, 2016

I wish I had known that you were in St. Peter's. I would have come to visit if allowed. Rest in Peace Kevin. Say hi to your friend Darryl for me.

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