Mr. Fred Ulyesses Hawkins

HAWKINS, Mr. Fred - age 90, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Triumph Church Ebenezer Campus, 2130 South Center Rd., with Funeral Service commencing at 1:00 PM, Pastor Solomon Kinloch, Officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the Church 12:00 Noon Saturday. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 12:00 Noon Saturday. Mr. Hawkins will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday, with family present from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends.
Fred Ulysses Hawkins was born on January 12, 1934 in Mashulaville, Mississippi, the son of the late Dazzle Hawkins and Mattie Harrington Hawkins. He was the second oldest of seven children. In 1940 the family relocated to Alliance, Ohio, where Fred was raised. Accepting Christ at an early age, Fred attended the Second Baptist Church of Alliance. He was educated in the Alliance public school system, later joining the United States Army. Upon discharge from the army he relocated to Canton, Ohio where he was employed in the construction field. While residing in Canton he met and married the late Matilda Smith Hawkins and that union was blessed with two children, Frederick and Arlene.
In 1970, in pursuit of better job opportunities, Fred relocated to Flint, Michigan where he obtained employment with Buick Motor Company, a division of General Motors Corporation (GM). Fred later married the Rev. Pauline Deborah Willis Hawkins, who preceded him in death. That union lasted 49 years and was blessed with two children, Sean and Aleesea. Fred ultimately retired from GM after 27 years.
Fred loved church and joined Ebenezer Ministries in Burton, MI, now Triumph Church - Ebenezer Campus, where he was a devoted member until his health failed. On his 60th birthday Fred was given a video camera which sparked his love for videography. Fred actually started and led the Video Ministry at Ebenezer Ministries for many years. He was affectionately known throughout Genesee County as "the Video Man". He trained and mentored many in the art of videography.
Also known for his poems and rhymes, Fred was a self-published author of poetry. He was a friendly, kindhearted man, who loved people. Fred was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved sports, especially playing baseball and coaching softball, watching old western movies and playing cards.
Fred Ulysses Hawkins will be sorely missed, he leaves to cherish his memory: sons, Frederick C. (Andrea) Hawkins of San Bernardino, California and Sean (Felicia ) Hawkins of Atlanta, Georgia; daughters, Arlene Hawkins and Aleesea Hawkins, both of Flint, Michigan; grandchildren, Kennisha (Gregory) Tyler, Precious Hawkins, Donesha (Israel) Miller, Brianna Hawkins, Frederick (Claudia) Hawkins, II, Brad (Jocelyn) Harris and DaShaun Hawkins; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Deacon James (Earline) Hawkins, of Flint, Michigan; sisters, Madoris McClung of Alliance, Ohio and Madeline (Larry) Brown of Flint, Michigan; sisters-in law, Jessie Lynnette Hawkins, Sarah Cheeks, Mildred Tyler, Lucretia (Marcellus) Hodge, LaMoyna Burke and Jacinta Willis; aunts, Vera Hawkins and Minnie Hawkins, both of Alliance, Ohio; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Deborah Hawkins; great-granddaughter, Imani Hawkins; parents, Dazzle Sr. and Mattie Hawkins; brothers, Dazzle, Jr. and Julius Hawkins; and sister, Lelah McGinnis.
Special acknowledgment and thanks to his loving daughter and caregiver, Aleesea Hawkins.