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Ray obtained his diesel mechanic degree in Tennessee and went to work for Greyhound for 25 years. He also had his auctioneer's license, real estate license, was a co-owner of Martina Pools with Jim and Marlene Wathen, was a tank mechanic for the Army and recently retired from General Electric. He was a member of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, a former member of Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church and was a KY Colonel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Odress Duvall and Theresa Elizabeth Hawkins; and his sister, Delores Hawkins.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Mary A. "Tina" Hawkins; son, Christopher Ray Hawkins (Melissa); daughter, Leslie Carol French (Dr. Bill); brothers, Edward P. Hawkins and Larry J. Hawkins (Karen); sisters, Barbara Zupon, Carolyn Joyce and Dianna Jaggers (Leroy); grandchildren, Lauren, David, Scott, Kyle, Sarah and Kaitlyn; and great-grandchild, Todd.
His funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2014 at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, 1104 S 6th St. with entombment to follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to his church or the Foundation for American Veterans.
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June 4, 2014
Tina and family I am so very sorry for your loss. What I remember most about Ray, was his love for Tina and his family. You are in our prayers. Sincerely Betsy (Raque) Torrance
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