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Claude Hawkins Obituary

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CLAUDE MICHAEL HAWKINS

Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Hawkins; daughter, Tahisha Hawkins; three grandchildren, Damon Hawkins, Dayquan Hawkins and Demarco Hayes; two great grandchildren, Aiden Hawkins and Nevaeh Hawkins; six sisters, Linda Wright, Claudette Ward, Diane Edward, Joyce Gatling, Wanda Hawkins and Brenda Hawkins; two brothers, Jospeh Diggs and Darrell Hawkins; a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his parents, Francis, Sr. and Dorothy Hawkins; brother, Frankie Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins wll lie in state at Temple of Praise, 700 Southern Ave., SE on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 15, 2022.

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Wanda

March 18, 2022

Rest In Peace Brother. I love you!

Retta

March 17, 2022

Rest peacefully uncle Claude. You´re with grandma now one of the best of the best.

J.P

March 15, 2022

Dear Hawkins, offering our deepest condolences to the family, God is close to the brokenhearted, he saves those who are crushed in spirits, may grant you strength and courage as you face the coming days.

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Lying in State

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Temple of Praise

700 Southern Ave., SE, DC

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18

Service

11:00 a.m.

Temple of Praise

700 Southern Ave., SE, DC

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