Carroll "Bubba" Hawkins Jr., 79 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 19, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hawkins was born in Atlanta on October 17, 1946. He was very strong in his Christian faith. Mr. Hawkins was an ordained Deacon at The Rock Baptist Church in Rex and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in McDonough. Bubba served passionately for the Rockdale County Miracle League for more than 20 years and he was also a Henry County School Bus Driver. He enjoyed farming and using his tractor. Mr. Hawkins is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn, children Michelle (Steve) Bridgens, Amanda (Danny) Stapp and Mark (Jennifer) Hawkins, seven grandchildren, Ashleigh, Seth, Aubrey, Hayden, Kyle, Bradey and Waylon and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Betty Ann (Junior) Hooper and Charles Hawkins, one sis-in-law, Susie Garner and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will greet friends from 11:30am - 1:00pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Bethany Baptist Church in McDonough, GA. Services will follow at 1:00pm in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Bethany Baptist Church General Fund.
