Roy Connedius Hawkins was at Hospice House in Sebring, Florida, when he passed away of Cancer.
He was born in Hart County, Kentucky to parents Fred and Anna Lee Hawkins. As a young man, Roy married June Deloss May and together they had 6 children, but 1 was still-born.
After raising their 5 children, and seeing many grandchildren and g.grandchildren born, Roy's beloved wife, June, passed on to her heavenly reward.
Roy married again to a wonderful Christian lady & she shared his last few years of life. Her name was Melbert.
Roy was an Army Veteran, then joined the Air Force Reserves. He was a block mason by trade, then later became a commercial fisherman. Roy received a Military burial and the United States Flag that was draped over his coffin was folded and presented to his widow, Melbert Hawkins. Melbert later gave the flag to Roy's son, Steve Hawkins.
Roy is remembered as a very kind man and a lover of God. He talked about his Lord to others until he died. His son, Steve , sang "One day I will", and played the guitar at his dad's funeral service, which was well attended by family and friends.
OBITUARY:
HAWKINS, Roy C. Age 87, of Frostproof, passed away Sept. 5, 2013. A funeral service will be held 12 noon, Monday, Sept. 9th at Adams & Jennings Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Melbert Hawkins; sons, Keith and Steve Hawkins; daughter, Teresa Pybilski; brother, Carl V. Hawkins; and several grandchildren
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on September 8, 2013
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EXERPTS FROM POEM WRITTEN BY GRANDDAUGHTER:
I'm not quite sure what's happened, But this I know is true, All pain has left my body, and everything is new.
My hands don't hurt, My back don't ache, My heart is strong, The burdens that I've carried there, Have lifted and they're gone.
My time on earth is over now, My race is finally run. The light that now surrounds me, Shines more brilliant than the sun.
I couldn't stay there with you, Though I didn't want to go. I want to say I love you all, Just in case you didn't know.
I'll miss the ones I've left behind, But I will not miss that place. I feel as though I'm dreaming, For I see my mother's face.
I hear the angels singing, A sweet song I've heard before. And I see my loved ones waiting, for me on a distant shore.
As I stand here in God's presence, Never more to roam, Oh thank God that I have made it, And at last I'm finally home.
In Loving Memory
By Kimberly J. Hanson
(grandaughter)
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He was born in Hart County, Kentucky to parents Fred and Anna Lee Hawkins. As a young man, Roy married June Deloss May and together they had 6 children, but 1 was still-born.
After raising their 5 children, and seeing many grandchildren and g.grandchildren born, Roy's beloved wife, June, passed on to her heavenly reward.
Roy married again to a wonderful Christian lady & she shared his last few years of life. Her name was Melbert.
Roy was an Army Veteran, then joined the Air Force Reserves. He was a block mason by trade, then later became a commercial fisherman. Roy received a Military burial and the United States Flag that was draped over his coffin was folded and presented to his widow, Melbert Hawkins. Melbert later gave the flag to Roy's son, Steve Hawkins.
Roy is remembered as a very kind man and a lover of God. He talked about his Lord to others until he died. His son, Steve , sang "One day I will", and played the guitar at his dad's funeral service, which was well attended by family and friends.
OBITUARY:
HAWKINS, Roy C. Age 87, of Frostproof, passed away Sept. 5, 2013. A funeral service will be held 12 noon, Monday, Sept. 9th at Adams & Jennings Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Melbert Hawkins; sons, Keith and Steve Hawkins; daughter, Teresa Pybilski; brother, Carl V. Hawkins; and several grandchildren
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on September 8, 2013
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EXERPTS FROM POEM WRITTEN BY GRANDDAUGHTER:
I'm not quite sure what's happened, But this I know is true, All pain has left my body, and everything is new.
My hands don't hurt, My back don't ache, My heart is strong, The burdens that I've carried there, Have lifted and they're gone.
My time on earth is over now, My race is finally run. The light that now surrounds me, Shines more brilliant than the sun.
I couldn't stay there with you, Though I didn't want to go. I want to say I love you all, Just in case you didn't know.
I'll miss the ones I've left behind, But I will not miss that place. I feel as though I'm dreaming, For I see my mother's face.
I hear the angels singing, A sweet song I've heard before. And I see my loved ones waiting, for me on a distant shore.
As I stand here in God's presence, Never more to roam, Oh thank God that I have made it, And at last I'm finally home.
In Loving Memory
By Kimberly J. Hanson
(grandaughter)
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Roy Connedius Hawkins was at Hospice House in Sebring, Florida, when he passed away of Cancer.
He was born in Hart County, Kentucky to parents Fred and Anna Lee Hawkins. As a young man, Roy married June Deloss May and together they had 6 children, but 1 was still-born.
After raising their 5 children, and seeing many grandchildren and g.grandchildren born, Roy's beloved wife, June, passed on to her heavenly reward.
Roy married again to a wonderful Christian lady & she shared his last few years of life. Her name was Melbert.
Roy was an Army Veteran, then joined the Air Force Reserves. He was a block mason by trade, then later became a commercial fisherman. Roy received a Military burial and the United States Flag that was draped over his coffin was folded and presented to his widow, Melbert Hawkins. Melbert later gave the flag to Roy's son, Steve Hawkins.
Roy is remembered as a very kind man and a lover of God. He talked about his Lord to others until he died. His son, Steve , sang "One day I will", and played the guitar at his dad's funeral service, which was well attended by family and friends.
OBITUARY:
HAWKINS, Roy C. Age 87, of Frostproof, passed away Sept. 5, 2013. A funeral service will be held 12 noon, Monday, Sept. 9th at Adams & Jennings Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Melbert Hawkins; sons, Keith and Steve Hawkins; daughter, Teresa Pybilski; brother, Carl V. Hawkins; and several grandchildren
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on September 8, 2013
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EXERPTS FROM POEM WRITTEN BY GRANDDAUGHTER:
I'm not quite sure what's happened, But this I know is true, All pain has left my body, and everything is new.
My hands don't hurt, My back don't ache, My heart is strong, The burdens that I've carried there, Have lifted and they're gone.
My time on earth is over now, My race is finally run. The light that now surrounds me, Shines more brilliant than the sun.
I couldn't stay there with you, Though I didn't want to go. I want to say I love you all, Just in case you didn't know.
I'll miss the ones I've left behind, But I will not miss that place. I feel as though I'm dreaming, For I see my mother's face.
I hear the angels singing, A sweet song I've heard before. And I see my loved ones waiting, for me on a distant shore.
As I stand here in God's presence, Never more to roam, Oh thank God that I have made it, And at last I'm finally home.
In Loving Memory
By Kimberly J. Hanson
(grandaughter)
******************************************************
He was born in Hart County, Kentucky to parents Fred and Anna Lee Hawkins. As a young man, Roy married June Deloss May and together they had 6 children, but 1 was still-born.
After raising their 5 children, and seeing many grandchildren and g.grandchildren born, Roy's beloved wife, June, passed on to her heavenly reward.
Roy married again to a wonderful Christian lady & she shared his last few years of life. Her name was Melbert.
Roy was an Army Veteran, then joined the Air Force Reserves. He was a block mason by trade, then later became a commercial fisherman. Roy received a Military burial and the United States Flag that was draped over his coffin was folded and presented to his widow, Melbert Hawkins. Melbert later gave the flag to Roy's son, Steve Hawkins.
Roy is remembered as a very kind man and a lover of God. He talked about his Lord to others until he died. His son, Steve , sang "One day I will", and played the guitar at his dad's funeral service, which was well attended by family and friends.
OBITUARY:
HAWKINS, Roy C. Age 87, of Frostproof, passed away Sept. 5, 2013. A funeral service will be held 12 noon, Monday, Sept. 9th at Adams & Jennings Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Melbert Hawkins; sons, Keith and Steve Hawkins; daughter, Teresa Pybilski; brother, Carl V. Hawkins; and several grandchildren
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on September 8, 2013
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EXERPTS FROM POEM WRITTEN BY GRANDDAUGHTER:
I'm not quite sure what's happened, But this I know is true, All pain has left my body, and everything is new.
My hands don't hurt, My back don't ache, My heart is strong, The burdens that I've carried there, Have lifted and they're gone.
My time on earth is over now, My race is finally run. The light that now surrounds me, Shines more brilliant than the sun.
I couldn't stay there with you, Though I didn't want to go. I want to say I love you all, Just in case you didn't know.
I'll miss the ones I've left behind, But I will not miss that place. I feel as though I'm dreaming, For I see my mother's face.
I hear the angels singing, A sweet song I've heard before. And I see my loved ones waiting, for me on a distant shore.
As I stand here in God's presence, Never more to roam, Oh thank God that I have made it, And at last I'm finally home.
In Loving Memory
By Kimberly J. Hanson
(grandaughter)
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