Keith Hawkins Obituary
Keith Allen Hawkins, 50, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 17, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1974. He enjoyed spending time on the river and spent many years as a river guide on the Ocoee. Keith was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Beverley Hawkins; uncle Roger Hawkins; grandparents Seveilla and Kenneth Hawkins.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son Sebastian Hawkins and his son Knox Roman Hawkins; brother Justin Hawkins (Lyndsey Sandidge); aunt Judy McNabb.; uncle Steve Hawkins; cousins: Missy Shaw, Chad McNabb, Adam Hawkins; grandmother Eva Joyce; uncle Dean Williams; and special friend Brenda Moore. In addition to these he leaves behind numerous extended family members and friends.
Keith's family will receive friends from 10am-1pm on Friday May 23rd at the Cleveland Chapel of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service. He will be laid to rest at Druid Hill's cemetery in Tellico Plains following visitation.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Keith or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Hawkins family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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