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ROBERT HAWKINS Obituary

ROBERT J. HAWKINS
Robert J. Hawkins, 72, died at home in Silver Spring on April 24, 2012 of myelofibrosis and related causes. He was above all a gifted aviator and a passionate teacher. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Anne Culver, and many beloved family members, including children Sara Jane Carter, Robert Mullen, Robin Hawkins-Shusko, and Cheryl Hawkins; grandchildren Noah Carter and Taylor Anne Shusko; sisters Mary Decker and Teresa Peterson; and brothers Steven, Thomas, and Mark Hawkins. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Kensington Masonic Lodge, 4315 Howard Ave., Kensington, MD. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Trams Memorial Fund," with the notation "Bob Hawkins Flight Scholarship Award," and sent to Congressional Flying Club, 7940 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Online condolences may be made at RappFuneral.com.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT HAWKINS

13 Entries

John Peake

April 21, 2020

I remember Bob almost every time I get into an airplane. I try to pass to my students and other pilots the many things Bob and I practiced for years. I remember Bob handling insurance claims and CAP issues in a professional way.
He did leave a memory.

May 22, 2012

To the Family of Robert J. Hawkins:

The President, John L. Huggins, Jr and members of the Thomas W. Anthony Chapter -Air Force Association #157, and Maryland State President, Joseph Hardy, send to you all our sincere sympathy during this time of your loss. May God be with you in your sorrow. I pray that God will brighten every new tomorrow, with treasured memories of Bob.
He has moved from victory to reward and we salute his service to our country.
Be encouraged, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Rev. Patricia White
TWA-Chaplain

Robert James White

May 12, 2012

I'M an old friend of Bobs from way back, Bob Hawkins was responsible for bringing me into data processing back in 1967, just after my wife Jeann and I were married. He hired me as an operator, taught me everything I learned, after he left Autocomp I stayed in the IT fulltime and part time until just retiring in March 1 2012. I'm sorry I lost track of him years ago. My wife Jeann and I are very sorry for loss.

May 10, 2012

To Anne and the Hawkins Family - Please accept my condolences. Anne, I knew you better than Bob, and I empathize greatly with the love and caring you gave him during his illness, which was greatly appreciated by his family members, and others who knew you both. He was a kind and caring man, who I met a few times visiting you. Since the 80s, when I met you, I heard many stories about the many, many good times you had together when you first met, and how much you both shared the joys of flying for many years. I know you will miss him, and I also know you will find new ways of enjoying your life on your own, as I have. Always your friend, Nadine Leavitt

JOHN PEAKE

May 10, 2012

Anne,
Really sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I'll try to carry on the tradition of MSS/CFC at the NFA this summer. It was good to work with Bob so many years in CFC and he will be surely missed.
John Peake

Alyscia Eisen

May 9, 2012

To Anne and the Hawkins Family-

I only had the opportunity to meet Bob a few times at club events and on the weekends at the GAI diner. Every single time I saw Bob, our conversations were full of advice and words of encouragement for my journey to become a private pilot. The lessons he taught me will serve me well through my flying adventures, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn what I could from such a decorated pilot.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept my condolences.

Best,
Alyscia Eisen

David Matheson

May 1, 2012

To Anne and Family,

Based in Ottawa, I worked with Bob in the mid-1990s. I travelled to Washington occasionally and one time Bob met me at the airport on a Saturday afternoon. He surprised me by taking me on a breathtaking aerial tour in a plane from his flying club. The next day he took me to Arlington to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. That weekend is still one of my fondest memories, as I love airplanes, flying and have a great respect for our military, but mostly because of Bob's kindness and generosity.

Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Most sincerely,

David Matheson,
DFAIT, Ottawa, Canada

Cheryl Hawkins

May 1, 2012

You were my father and my friend. My heart aches that I could not make you better, but I know that God needed you more than I did. I know that you forever be with me continuing to watch over me during my trials and my celebrations. You meant so much to so many people, with your knowledge and your love that I know you will not soon be forgotten. I will always leave a light on to help light your path. You will remain forever in my prayers, my love, and my life. Love you always, and forever

April 30, 2012

Anne and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy, and hoping you will get through this most trying time as best as you can. Bob always stood by by me through the good as well as not so good, and I will always be grateful for that. The lunches at the embassy were a wonderful bonus to his unwavering friendship. His love of good cuisine was only matched by his love of all things aviation and I'm not sure which he loved more, but was certainly great at both. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

Mark E. Bloom
Las Vegas

April 28, 2012

Dear Anne & Family,
Mala, my two sons and I will always remember Bob as the ever-cheerful and friendly neighbor. Last couple of weeks we wanted to drop by your home. Never happened. I am sorry, could not say hello before he left. Good bye, Bob!

Sincerely,

Mala and Bipro

April 28, 2012

Dear Anne and Family,

Please know that the prayerful support and heartfelt condolence of many friends are with you and your family at this time. May the loving support of family and friends, memories of wonderful times shared and your own strong faith help, in time, to ease the pain of this most significant loss.

Sincerely,

Jay Kenney

Michael Sauri

April 27, 2012

To Anne and Family,
My heartfelt condolence goes out to the family of Robert Hawkins for the loss of a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. There are so few people in my life that I can actually point to and say, without a doubt, he or she was 100% responsible for making a dream of mine a reality. Bob was such a person for me and, I am sure, for many aspiring pilot before me. I will always remember Bob for his love of flying and for his willingness to share his phenomenal knowledge of flying with anyone who ever dreamed of being a pilot. I rejoice in my good fortune of having had Bob as my mentor and mourn the passing of a wonderful human being.
Sincerely,

Brenda Chase

April 27, 2012

Anne & Family,
You will always have the joyful memories together with BOB & celebrate a life well lived with words & laughter. He is now resting in peace...no more pain!
Love & Blessing

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