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Gerald L. Awkard

Gerald Awkard Obituary

AWKARD GERALD L. AWKARD "Hawkeye" On Monday, June 9, 2008. Beloved husband of Joyce McNair Awkard. Loving father of Monica, Marcella, Kim, Gerald, Jr. (Nakia)., and Garrett. He also leaves six grandchildren, one brother John, and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 16 from 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at New Vision Fellowship, 2020 Ritchie Rd., Forestville, MD. Interment Washington National.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Awkard

20 Entries

Bryan W. Tate Sr.

June 16, 2009

Hawkeye,
It has been a year ago today since I said "Farewell my Favorite Cousin" at the cemetary. I miss you and your "Mother Wit"! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you! Going fishing just ain't been the same. Thanks 4 everything cousin, be assured your memory LIVES on through ALL who knew and LOVED YOU!

"TATE"

Nakia Awkard

July 15, 2008

Hawk... I am the last to leave you a message. It took me a long time to do this, because it still doesnt seem right that you are gone. I remember the first time I met you, almost 10yrs ago on Geralds 18th Bday. You made fried Hamburgers, Gravy, and Rice, and the absolute BEST chocolate cake I ever had!! I will sincerely miss you, your cakes, and most of all your spirit. You were the greatest father, and grandfather that anyone could have. You showed your son, my husband everything that he knows now. You made him the man he is today. Believe it or not, so much of you lives in him, it seems like you are still here. You never missed a birthday party, or christmas with my girls. I am so sorry that Nevaeh will never really know you, and Gabby will trully miss you. She says she misses you almost everyday. Your "Gabs baby-luv".. At your homegoing, I know you were so proud of her. She sang her little heart out for you.... Well, I know that you had just found out that I was "watchacall" (smile) only a few weeks before you went to heaven. Oddly enough, as you said, "Nikki be 4-5mos. gone before I find out"....And, I was exactly that when I told you! (smile) Well, you would be honored to know, FINALLY its a boy, and his name will be none other than that of his Grandfather, and his Father, Gerald LeCount Awkard III. I just wanted you to know, its more than an honor to be able to pass that down to your grandson, and I will make sure he wears it with pride. You will never EVER be forgotten in my family. I will trully miss you more than you will ever know. Your spirit will live on...

Nikki

MONICA AWKARD

July 11, 2008

Daddy, i took so long because this is,
like a bad dream that i can not wake, up from.i miss you so much ,to know that i can't anymore have choclate cakes for my birthday is so hard.i find myself always remembering something you said that made me laugh or that made me mad or made me proud.but one thing i know,you knew that i love you with all my heart. thank you for showing me what to look for in a man ,and showing me how they are suppose to be, thank you my strong and handsome father, i thank you ! with love from your oldest daughter! monica (daddy keep watch over us all) tell everybody hello.

Stephen Hawkins

July 1, 2008

Going to miss you Gerald go with God Peace to with you.

Brenda (henny) Minor (simms)

June 28, 2008

I mostly remember my cousin Gerald from 3915 and some good times throughout our child hood. I know God's mercy is with you and your spirit will stay with me and my family

Andrew (Sarge*) Tate, Jr.

June 26, 2008

To My Family Members and Friends:
For the next moment, with YOU, I'd like to SHARE a little time in Rememberance of Gerald and few of Our Life Experiences. We are 1st cousins, yet were as close as Brothers in our youth and great portions of our Adult Life. I remember...... When the Police would bring Germ (age 5) back to 314 M Street, SW in the back of the "scout car" with a great big Grin on his face 'cause he walked off from the house repeatedly, just to ride back to The House. For a while, as youngsters we resided together, shined shoes, shoveled snow, delivered telephone books, mopped and waxed floors and many other odd jobs we labored together (often with the oversight and example of HBM along side us) making Honest Bucks along the way. When it came to Being there for ME*even under the most adverse conditions. (Contact ME* and I'll share some of them in detail) I got my first car at 16, Gerald was the first I taught to to drive it, and well he did, although he was just 13. Yes it was a 3 speed transmission on the column. (with his old-looking, tall, smart self) We went to Night Clubs to listen to music on U Street, cleaner than the Board of Health. I was 18, he was 15. He and Shorty helped to teach ME* to Hand-Dance. Man, that Rascal could Glide Across the Floor with the Best of them. Get the picture folks? No one could Mock my DAD like Germ. (by the way, my Dad knew he was doing it, but it was performed so well, even Uncle Andy laughed.) Oftentimes, We were as ONE! In closing, I'd like to SHARE with Great Humility, family and friends, that we are extensions of those who helped bring each of us into This World. We are Spiritual Beings presently living in a Physical World. Gerald LeCount Awkard's spirit will ever be with us as long as we allow. I am Everso Honored to have shared the the time, space and energies through this life with him. He's made his mark.
Blessings,
ME*

Hattie and Jensey Cotton

June 23, 2008

On behalf of the Jensey and Hattie Cotton, Washington, DC we would like to extend our heartfelt prayers to the Awkard family especiallly Monica and Marcella. Our families grew up in the same neighborhood and we had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Gerald's parents also. Remember there is no sorrow on earth that Heaven can't heal.

David Awkard

June 21, 2008

To my Grandfather: I love u and will miss you..you will forever remain in my heart. There could only be one "HAWKEYE" and what a great man you were. I am so honored to carry YOUR last name and I will promise you I will carry YOUR last name, the "AWKARD" last name with pride, dignity and honor. You will Live on through those who you have touched and then some. I will miss everything about you like, the lectures, your laugh, coming home and seeing your number on the caller ID, the choc cakes you would bake from scratch and bring over im even going to miss hearing you say to me "I got a bone to pick with you" (smile) I love Hawkeye I know your watching over us all. and as your 2nd grandson I will do what I have to do in order to make you proud of me. I love you!

Stevy Belton

June 20, 2008

Stevy B Mr. Awkard, I will always remember the things you have shown me, I told you I will take care of your baby, Marcella Awkard , soon to be Marcella Belton, you will still give her to me, I Love You and your daughter, my baby now and your baby will be Mrs. Belton thanks to you Mr. Awkard, I will take care of your baby Marcella Belton peace, love and happiness always Stevy B LOve you forever

Marcella Y Awkard

June 20, 2008

Daddy, I will ALWAYS, ALWAYS, LOVE YOU!!!! We were alike in so many ways, our love for oldies, love for clam dip, taking pictures... I could go on , but there are so many things and jewelry and I'm just so lost for words !!!!!! CELL

Kim Dana Awkard

June 19, 2008

To my "Daddy":

No one really knows of our special bond, and the many, many talks that we had just mulling over life's many speed bumps that were bestowed upon me.

I need you to know that as God's my witness your legacy will continue through your sons, grandsons and others.

I find it difficult even today to write this, but I'm finding the strength as the words filter through my heart and out on this page that you are no longer here with us.

I will forever and ever cherish the fond memories that I have of you and will always use the advice that you often gave to me. I will continue to strive to be a better person, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend all because of "YOU".

May you rest in eternal peace.

Love your baby girl,

Kim

chris whitaker

June 18, 2008

dear mother-hon & family,
words dont do hawkeye justice. there are no words or phrases to tell exactly what he meant to so many people. i knew him a short time, but i knew enough to know i love him and always will. cookies dont seem like a fair trade for all he gave me in the short time he was in my life, and regretfully i wont get the chance to show him my gratitude for his friendship in this world. my hope is to do good enough to get to repay him in the next. my goal to strive for is to be half the father, and 1/3 the man he is.... and if i succeed, i will have done this world and my child justice.

god bless and keep you all. see you later, hawkeye... thanks for everything.

Edna Tate-West

June 16, 2008

Gerald,
I'm sorry to hear of the pasting of your Father. I know you will have him in your heart today and forever. I'm thankful for all the guidance he gave you and B.J. in the many ventures the two of you indured. Gerald stay strong and past on some of the love that Hawkeye instilled in you to those lovely ladies of yours.

Ma

La Quesha Tate

June 16, 2008

Gerald,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Hawkeye. I know that he will be missed by all but, most of all by my father. They were like to peas in a pod.. there were so many times that I called him and they were together just hangin' out.
Hold on the memories that you had with him and keep them close to your heart for later you will need them.

Quesha

Sharon GROSS

June 15, 2008

Dearest Joyce,
May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus, during this time and always. (Phil 4:7).
Love,
Sharon Rose (BFF 1955 - Eternity)

Bryan W. Tate,Sr

June 15, 2008

"HAWKEYE",
My #1 FAVORITE Cousin,(But you already knew that) Where do I begin,"Thank You for everything!" You always asked why I made such a fuss over you? It was simply because of who you were. Even as a teenager, you always made time to talk to me and use Wisdom (which you later called MOTHER WIT) to keep me on track. It was because of your influence and being a role model that played a part of who I ultimately became. In 1979 YOU saved me from being locked up. When I joined the Army and couldn't get into the computer field, I became a Military Policeman, and the rest is history. After that my life began to Mirror yours. You were a decorated Policeman, I followed suit. Later, You were dealing with a teenaged son who was trying to understand why his (Police) father was so hard on him. I too went through the same thing at the same time. (Thanks for listening to my Jr, I enjoyed listening to yours.) They both realized that all we wanted for them was the best out of life. (It's scary to see a second generation of us in them with their closeness.) Look at the fathers that they have become. Thanks for sharing all the life experiences, the law enforcement, the fathering, the grandfathering, the fishing, the range time, the traveling time, your loyalty,for being my FRATERNAL BROTHER ,but most of all for just being YOU! Cousin, I'm going to truly miss you! I'll do everything within my power to make sure your LEGACY lives on through your children and your grandchildren. Those dreams that you shared with me for your grandchildren; I'm already on it! I haven't quite figured out where we'll put the horses, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it! "I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU MAN!" I don't no who you left the recipe with so, Till we meet again, I'll be saving my "Mayarnaise Jar".

"TATE"

Troi Greenfield

June 15, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Penny Gaston

June 15, 2008

Monica
To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. Lean not to your own understanding acknowledge him, and TRUST him and he will guide you. Monica, Cell & Kim remember the good times !! Thats what will get you through.

Penny Gaston & Family

June 15, 2008

HAPPY FATHERS DAY

Mari Fife-Logan and Bernard Logan

June 15, 2008

Joyce and Family,
May the strength of the Lord carry you and your family through these difficult days - when your hearts are heavy, and your eyes are flooded with tears, try to remember that you (all) can do all things through Christ who strength you (all), Philippians 4:13.

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