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Jimmy Hawkins Obituary
Jimmy Dean Hawkins, age 51 of Rocky Top, Tennessee lost his battle with cancer on April 6, 2025. Jimmy was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on December 1, 1973. He was a goodhearted man and enjoyed life. He would help anybody with anything if he could. Jimmy will be deeply missed by many. Jimmy loved the great outdoors. His favorite hobby was fishing. Jimmy loved dirt track racing, golfing, the beach, and cruising in the mountains.
He is preceded in death by his parents Noah and Eleanor Nelson Hawkins.
Survivors:
Daughter Raylee Kay Hawkins
Step Son Shaddy Carroll
Brothers Daren Hawkins
Clyde Hawkins
Sisters Darlene Stagnolia
Angela Phillips
Girlfriend of 5 Years Sandra Vandergriff
Wife of 27 years Rhonda Carroll Although Jimmy and Rhonda were separated, they remained friends.
Honorary Pallbearers Lucas Hawkins, Jacob Hawkins, Jarred Tidwell, Cody Tidwell, Daniel Stagnolia, and Nathaniel Stagnolia
Many Nieces, Nephews, and other family members and friends.
Visitation: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2025 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Foust officiating.
A Graveside Service will follow the funeral service at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rocky Top, Tennessee on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
503 South Main Street, Rocky Top, TN 37769
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