June 4, 1987 – October 19, 2024
Terrence Hawkins was born in Houma, Louisiana, and later moved with his family to Southern California. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California, before joining the workforce, working alongside his father, Terry Hawkins, as a machinist.
Terrence had a passion for sports, especially football, and he was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. One of the highlights of his life was teaching his children to play football and basketball, reflecting his commitment as a devoted single father.
Terrence is survived by his loving parents, Terry Hawkins and Dimple Williams, and his cherished children: Delyssa Viramontes, Tania Hawkins, Terrence Hawkins Jr., Laloynie Hawkins, and Jeremiah Hawkins, all shared with his former wife, Lizet Viramontes. He also leaves behind four stepchildren, who he loved dearly, with his partner, Bria Bordelon.
Terrence is remembered by his 16 siblings: Terry Brown, Quincey Brown, Teralynn Houdeton, Douglas Williams, Maurice Williams, Shemika Williams, Camellia Brown, Tyesha Williams, Terrika Hawkins, Terris Hawkins, Teyonna Thibodaux,Terra Williams,Terrell Hawkins,Tyler Hawkins, Paige Burson and Summer Burson, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and his precious grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Julius Allan and Octavia Hawkins; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Betty Williams; great-grandparents, James Williams Jr. and Queen Naquin-Williams; and his beloved uncles, Eugene “Apache Beautae” Williams, Demetris Williams, and Sirhector-de-Naquin Williams.
A visitation for Terrence will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Jones Funeral Home, 230 S Hollywood Rd., Houma, Louisiana 70360. Funeral service will follow on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM, in the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home Houma. Burial will take place at PTR Ministries Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Terry Brown, Quincey Brown, Terrell Hawkins, Tyler Hawkins, Terris Hawkins, Terrence Hawkins Jr., Douglas Williams, Maurice Williams and Knowledge Williams.