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1932
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Charles Hawkins Obituary
Hawkins, Charles H.
92, passed away in Chandler, AZ at his home on October 26, 2024 after a brief hospital stay. Born in Water Valley, MS on 02/25/1932, he moved to St. Louis in 1941 where he lived until June 2023 when he moved to Phoenix, AZ to be closer to family. His wife of 57 years, Josephine Malone Hawkins, preceded him in death in 2007. They had 6 children, Angela, Charles Jr., Rosaland, Leola and twins, David & Daniel and a bonus daughter, Naomi which yielded him 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grands. He worked for McDonnell-Douglas for 37.5 years before retiring in 1993. He was a true family man and will be sorely missed.
Services will be held for him on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Washington Metropolitan AME Zion Church, at 613 N. Garrison Ave, St. Louis MO 63103, his church home for over 60 years.
The body is in care of CW Roberts Funeral Home
1416 N Taylor, St. Louis, MO 63113.
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Robert Shegog
November 10, 2024
Roz I'm so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers . Your Prescott friend
Sheila Cleveland
November 8, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family of Mr
Charles Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins loved his children and grandchildren and extended family members. I had the privilege and honor of knowing Mr. Hawkins through his daughter Angela, with whom I have been friends with for almost 30 years. Mr. Hawkins always had interesting conversations and a joke to put a smile on your face. He was a very kind, and giving soul. His last visit to Texas we had an enjoyable lunch at Cracker Barrel Restaurant. I will forever remember his loving kindness and giving spirit. May the Lord grant each of you peace, comfort, and strength is my prayer.
Love,
Sheila Cleveland
Sarah
October 31, 2024
I only briefly met you, when you visited your daughter, Leola at work- but your smile told me everything. I briefly met another of your daughters (Leola's sister) that day and the words "a true family man" hits the mark in that short interaction. To Leola and the family- my deepest sympathies as you grieve, know he lives on in each of you.
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