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Shad Hawkins Jr.

1937 - 2021

Shad Hawkins Jr. obituary, 1937-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1937

DIED

2021

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Shad Hawkins Obituary

Shad Hawkins, Jr. passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born March 15, 1937 in Newellton, LA to mother Ida Oates and father Shad Hawkins. He relocated to Gary, IN and joined Love Feast C.O.G.I.C. under Pastor Clarence J. Harris, Sr. He retired from Union Tank Corp. after working many years as a welder. Shad is preceded in death by his parents, two Sisters Marie Bailey and Beulah Hawkins, son Robert Smith Sr. He leaves to cherish his loving memory three sons Shedrick D. Hawkins, Christopher Rice and Arcenio Davis; one daughter Shominika Townsell; Sisters Ida B. & Cleo Hawkins; two grandchildren and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 9-11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2021.

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Lisa

September 8, 2021

I would like to make a correction. I meant laughter instead it says daughters. I love you uncle Shed. I will remember our last conversation and hold on to all the good memories as well as good times and smile knowing that you and mom are looking down upon us.

Lisa

September 7, 2021

I love you uncle Shed. We've enjoyed many daughters together. I know you will be with mom in heaven now. You don't have to suffer or hurt anymore uncle Shed. No more pain or tears just pure joy now. You will always be missed and I will carry you just where I carry my mom in my heart.
Your niece Lisa

Rene Ortiz

September 7, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you my Uncle Shad, today and always. Your niece Nay

Your niece. Fluky

September 6, 2021

I love & have loved every since I can remember. You´ve never missed a year calling to tell me happy birthday. I´m soo proud to be part of the Hawkins family, MWAH

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11

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Sep

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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