You will be greatly missed by your family and friends. God speed Jim

His Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of him as gone away-his journey's just begun,
life holds so many faucets-this earth I only one.
Just think of him as resting, from the sorrow and the tears.
In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no day and years.
Think of how he must be wishing that we could know today,
How nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched for nothing loved is ever lost.
And he was loved so much
Love,
Debi and Tim

HIS JOURNEY'S. JUST BEGUN

Don't think of him as gone away-
His journey's just begun,
Life holds so many faucets-
This earth is only one
Just think of him as resting
From the sorrow and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days or years
Think how he must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away.
And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost.
And he was loved so much  
Love,
Debi &Tim McMurphy

Jim, Thank you for giving me the opportunity of meeting your dad in Aug 2014. I can tell he was a good man and taught you well. I am sorry for your loss.

to the Hawkins family so sorry about your loss I know it's very hard. my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I hope you find comfort and God's love.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Love you grandpa. I will miss you but i will never forget all of our great memories and all the life lessons you taught me. Rest in peace

I found this on here for the Linda, Wendy, the man I love-Jim, Steve, Jenny and many other family.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

What a great man. I always enjoyed working with him at the store. Will never forget his way he told me how to catch a skunk.  Lol Heaven gained another great man.

Linda, Wendy, Jim,  My thoughts are with you and your family.  Remember the good times!

to the greatest man in my life and I loved you so much.  you will be greatly missed by all of us..such great memories that you will always live on in our minds and heart forever <3 hugs to you forever... wendy

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Dennis James Hawkins

October 24, 1940 – April 14, 2015

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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