James Earl Hawkins, a husband, father, grandfather, brother and loving, kind, dedicated protector of his family entered eternal rest in the peaceful arms of our Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the young age of 58 following a yearlong battle with cancer.
James was born on Tuesday December 9, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to Alvin Cleo and Earlene (Langston) Hawkins. He was the youngest of eight children. James loved to take care of his family. They were the center of his life. He constantly showered them with love and kindness. James was direct and business minded. He managed the Austin Shoe Hospital for over 20 years. James was talented with his hands. His gifts allowed him to do anything he put his mind toward. He was a cobbler by trade, a Mr. Fix-It, a trouble shooter, a builder and hard worker. He enjoyed building as a hobby. This was expressed when he remodeled the kitchen for his loving wife Loretta and built a deck onto his home. James was extremely family oriented and would do anything to help, guide and protect them. James was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers; Alvin Jr. and Larry Hawkins, his sisters; Estelle Nobles and Theresa Hawkins.
James is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Loretta (Hall) Hawkins, his children; Delisa Lee, James Miller, April Miller, LaQuitta Barnes and her husband Onaje, Domonic Miller and his wife Kacie. He will also be missed by his 8 grandchildren, his siblings; Earnestine Ledyard and husband Edward, Donotha Hawkins and Edward Hawkins as well as multiple nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services were Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Mount Olive Baptist Church 1800 East 11th Street in Austin. Funeral services follwed with interment at Onion Creek Memorial Park in Austin.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-227-2345.
Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with James’ family on his On-line memorial site.
Funeral assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle.
