Burney L. Hawkins, 77, of New Bern passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC. He was born March 7, 1941 in Craven County, NC to the late Molten Earl and Nina Moore Hawkins.
He was a general contractor in the commercial construction industry where he was co-owner of Tarheel Building Systems, Inc. for over 30 years. He was a Mason in the Berne Lodge No. 724 A.F. & A.M. and member of the York Rite. He was an active church member and ordained deacon. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patsy Hawkins; their five children, Steve Hawkins (Allie) of Parkland, Florida, Michael Hawkins (Marj) of New Bern, Todd Hawkins (Heydi) of New Bern, Robyn Johnston (Scott) of New Bern, and David Hawkins (Lisa) of New Bern; brother, Rodney Hawkins (Jean) of New Bern; 13 grandchildren: Henry Hawkins, Christopher Hawkins, Kaitlyn Hawkins, Dylan Hawkins, Austin Hawkins, Sofia Cerrato, Phillip Hawkins, Mason Hawkins, Landon Johnston, Emily Johnston, Madeleine Hawkins, Brooke Thomas, and Coleman Elks.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Cotten Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Garber United Methodist Church on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Burial at Greenleaf Memorial Park will follow the service. Pallbearers: Austin Hawkins, Dylan Hawkins, Henry Stilley III (Trey), Jeff Brock, Rod Hawkins, Henry Stilley Jr. (Bud).
Flowers are welcome or memorials in Burney's name may be made to RCS (Religious Community Services) or your favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
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