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Samuel Hawkins Obituary
Samuel Ray Hawkins, 74, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in Murphy, NC. Samuel was born December 23, 1950, in Copperhill, TN to Baby Ray and Jane Hawkins.
Samuel was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Hawkins and his parents, Baby Ray Hawkins and Jane Hawkins.
He worked for 23 years at Ford Motor Company as a Millwright.
He is survived by his sons; Timothy Hawkins, Matthew(Ladonna) Hawkins and Joshua(Tiffany) Hawkins, and grandchildren Chloe Hawkins, Caroline Hawkins, Wyatt Hawkins, Lucas Hawkins, Levi Hawkins, Ledger Hawkins, Kaylee Hawkins, Samuel Hawkins, Jasper Hawkins, Madison Brown.
No services are planned at this time.
Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Samuel Ray Hawkins; you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.
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