Jimmy Hawkins Sr.

1938 - 2021

Jimmy Hawkins Sr. was born on January 27, 1938 In Los Angeles, CA to Timothy and Annie B. Hawkins. He departed this life on Jan. 13, 2021. Jimmy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He later joined The Will of God Christian Center where his nephew Pastor Everett Robinson ordained him as a deacon.After graduating from Vallejo Sr. High School Jimmy extended his education when he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he attended Technical School and graduated as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was stationed in Tripoli South Africa, Alaska, Greenland, and Arizona. It was in Tucson, AZ where he met and married his lovely wife of 61 years on January 27, 1960. After retiring from the Air Force, he moved to Los Angeles where he worked for Aeroquip and Hughes Aircraft. Jimmy moved his family to Vallejo in 1970 and began working at ET Mags as a supervisor where he employed family and friends. Jimmy also worked at Mare Island where he was presented with a Certificate in recognition for his Superior Performance and Contribution to Mare Island Naval Shipyard. During his 41 year career with the Operating Engineers (Local No. 3) he worked as a port engineer at Western Tug and Barge, he also worked for SHEEDY where he laid pipelines several miles out in the ocean in San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Upon his retirement Jimmy owned his landscaping business where he got great pleasure from helping his neighbors. Jimmy enjoyed life and often spoke of the lessons he learned in life and was always available for those who needed some words of encouragement. His love for family and friends will always be treasured beyond measure. Deacon Jimmy, aka, Big Man (345) and Killer Joe on the CB, Citizens Band Radio will always be known for his joy of fishing and his wonderful sense of humor.Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Freddie Hawkins; his daughters, Charlotte Hawkins of Sacramento, Pamela Hawkins-Moss of Fairfield; and his son, Jimmy Hawkins Jr. (Shawna) of Milpitas; sister, Edna Mae Lewis of Vacaville and sisters-in-law, Barbara Hawkins of Vallejo, Linda Hawkins of Rio Vista CA; brother-in-law, King David Hudson of Vallejo, godson, Kitwana Lewis of Marin, CA; many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.Services will be held Monday, February 1, 2021 at Tabernacle of David Missionary Baptist Church, 1100 Lincoln Road, East, Vallejo CA. 94591. Viewing from 9 - 10:30 a.m., funeral services at 11 a.m. Private burial at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA.
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