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Phillip Hawks Obituary
August 2, 1945 - June 29, 2022
Phillip Jay Hawks, 76, of Dublin, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his son, Martin Jay Hawks; his parents, Posie Rector and Mary Ruth Hawks; sisters, Lois Hawks Burcham and Frances Carleen Hawks; a brother, Muncie Ray Hawks; and his father and mother-in-law, Albert T. and Mary B. Long.
Phillip was a member of Dublin Baptist Church and participated in many organizations including the Masonic Lodges, American Legion, VFW and Senior Olympics. He enjoyed Classic Country, Blue Grass, and Beach music. He had the "Gift of Gab" and never met a stranger creating many friendships throughout his life.
The family wishes to thank everyone who has assisted in his care, and the many calls and meals from friends and families.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 46 years, Sandra Long Hawks; sons, Richard Andrew Hawks of Lilly Dell, Va., and David Wayne Hawks of Kernersville, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Hawks Windle and Tim of Salisbury, N.C.; grandchildren, Christopher Chase Sarver of Ohio, Zoey Elizabeth Hawks of Kernersville, NC, DeAnna Leigh Hawks of Lilly Dell, Va., Alexander James Hawks, and Nicholas George Hawks, both of Calif.; brother and sister-in-law, Rodger Hawks and Judy of Roanoke, Va.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Alice Russell and Ted of Fancy Gap, Va., Norma Allen of Fancy Gap, Va., and Ima Johnson and Dale of Galax, Va.; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and an abundance of friends.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Services with Masonic Rites will begin at 1:30 p.m. with Neal Turner and Ronald Smith officiating. Entombment with full military honors will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg.
The Hawks family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.
MULLINS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
Radford, Virginia
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Judy Hawks Cleary
August 1, 2022
Dear Sandy, I just today saw this. Oh how I loved getting to know both you & Philip. My heart goes out to you and all the family
Doug and Lucy Irvin
July 6, 2022
Philip you will be missed we are missing you already the fun times we have had over the years camping Cub Scouts and traveling to the Smokies. Sandy our prayers are with you and the family during these transition times, if we can be of any help certainly feel free to call us.
Elva Nester Stilwell
July 3, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Judith Bowling
July 3, 2022
Have many GOOD memories of beach trips and winters in Fl. You will be missed my friend
Janet Friend Murphy
July 2, 2022
Sandy and Family. I am so sorry. My family, Opal and Luther Friend and their children, always loved seeing Phillip come to visit. He was a genuinely kind, sweet and loving man and he will not be forgotten. Sandy, my heart and prayers are with you as you find your new normal. May your family stand close and hold you as I know your God is doing. I love you.
Gary and Bonnie Hawks
July 1, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack Ratcliffe
July 1, 2022
Phillip never met a stranger , his gift was making friends. I lost a true friend and brother Mason but his friendship will last a life time. Many memories and great times, Thank you Phillip. My Prayers are with his Family .
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