William Tressel Hawkins

William T Hawkins, man of God, dear husband, loving father and grandfather was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 26, 1934. He was married to the love of his life, Dolores L Hawkins on January 4th, 1958. For many years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, writing poetry and playing the piano. He loved the Lord and the Word of God and spent a lot of time reading his Bible. He honored this nation by serving in the United States Army from March of 1957 to March of 1959. A graduate of St. Stephens High School and the University of Virginia. He was preceded in graduation to Heaven by his oldest son, William T Hawkins, II. He is survived by his wife, Dolores L Hawkins, son Michael Hawkins, daughters Renee Hawkins and Kimberly Hawkins Benton, and daughter in law, Wenjun Hawkins. As well as his grandchildren, Jeremiah, Angela, Joshua and Ruthanne Hawkins, James Hawkins and Sarah Benton. And his two nephews Bruce and Doug Lockhart. We celebrate his life and rest in the peace of God, knowing we will see him again, because he is with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (The Passion Translation) “Beloved brothers and sisters, we want you to be quite certain about the truth concerning those who have passed away, so that you won’t be overwhelmed with grief like many others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who died while believing in him. 15 This is the word of the Lord: we who are alive in him and remain on earth when the Lord appears will by no means have an advantage over those who have already died, for both will rise together. 16 For the Lord himself will appear with the declaration of victory, the shout of an archangel, and the trumpet blast of God. He will descend from the heavenly realm and command those who are dead in Christ to rise first. 17 Then we who are alive will join them, transported together in clouds to have an encounter die with the Lord in the air, and we will be forever joined with the Lord. 18 So encourage one another with these truths.”