Mike is survived by his loving family which includes his wife of 9 years, Cara; his step daughter, Laura Turner; His Mother, Janet Hawkins and Richard Thackwell; sister, Dacia Starnes (Les); nieces, Tina Lipke (Don); Carie Davis; nephew, Jeff Davis; brother, Steve Hawkins (Sonia); nephew, Michael Hawkins; his Mother in law, Jean Carter; sister in law, Cathy Karell (Eric); niece, Jessica Karell; nephew, Jonathan Karell; great nieces and great nephews; and many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.