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Ben Hawkins Obituary

A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Ben, known as "Bo" or "Hawk" to many, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Grand River Dykes Landing at the age of 62. Ben "Bo" graduated in 1965 from McKinley High School and later enlisted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps where he earned several honors and medals for his expert marksmanship. He had a massive love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing. He enjoyed life and loved his family dearly. He lived life to the fullest and lived each day as if it were his last. He leaves to cherish his memory a wife of 43 years, Rita Polk Hawkins; two daughters, Sherrelle Beardon and Benita Hawkins, both of Central; sister, Elnora Batiste, of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Charles "Nuk" Beardon, Triston Beardon, Brennen Hawkins and Kennedi Beardon, all of Central; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Visitation at Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home, 1553 Wooddale Blvd., on Thursday, July 2, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m., with Joseph Armstrong, pastor. Burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery.

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Published by The Advocate on Jul. 1, 2009.

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Joyce Williams Dunn

July 29, 2009

Rita, Benita & Sherrelle
You have our most deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Ben,
God will sustain and keep you in the loss of your life partner. Our love and prayers to you
Joyce H Williams Dunn, Rodney J. & Jamie P Williams

Jacquelyn Veal-Williams

July 9, 2009

To Elnora and the rest of the family you are in my prayers. Remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. God will see you through.

vincent collins, sr.

July 5, 2009

to my son, brennon and his mother, benita,

My prayers are with you and i wish you the best during this difficult time.

July 3, 2009

Rita,
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that the peace of God will fill your heart.

Love,
Barbara Thornton Brooks

Ayanna Ginn

July 2, 2009

Mrs. Rita, Sherelle, & Benita,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

July 2, 2009

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family.May God bless and keep you. Love always, Wayne

July 2, 2009

Rita as you know life is sure and death is a certain. Keep praying not for Ben as God got it. Pray for strength and know that God will see you through. SUE

July 2, 2009

Gods Promises, They Are "Yeah & Amen"

Ruth, Grace, & Hazle

Shelia Cole

July 2, 2009

Aunt Rita,
You and the girls have my deepest condolences and you will be in my prayers. Uncle Bo was a joy to be around. I know that he will be missed.
Love,
Shelia Franklin-Cole
(Tiger's Mom)

MEGAN VAUGHN-DAVIS

July 2, 2009

RITA AND THE GIRLS!

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT ANYTIME.

Jan and Wes Buckner

July 1, 2009

To the Hawkins Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord keep and hold you all during this very trying time.

Ronald & Sherry Gibson

July 1, 2009

For my dearest Rita,

I can't find the words to to tell you of my sorrow for your loss. I offer my prayers to you and your family.

Sandra Bahcall

July 1, 2009

Rita,
My heartfelt sympathy is with you at this time. I enjoyed knowing and working with Ben. He was an asset to the business at "The Cleaning Center". Take care and know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Brenda Pitcher Lee

July 1, 2009

Elnora & Family,

My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Stan Madison

July 1, 2009

Sympathy to the Hawkins Family. Ben will be sorely missed.

Sandra Francois Tolliver

July 1, 2009

To the Hawkins Family.

Life brings tears, smiles and memories...the tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now.

Classmate
The Golden Class of 1965

Claudia H. Lea

July 1, 2009

Rita & Girls.....

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be Praying for you & your family.

Robin Williams

July 1, 2009

Rita, I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved working with Ben, we had good times, especially "not" with Manny's. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Robin Williams "The Cleaning Center"

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