Augustus (Augie) Hawkins died peacefully in his sleep on January 17, 2021 at age 44. He was a great husband, an incredible father, and loving son, brother, cousin, grandson, and nephew to many. Augie was gregarious and fun, the life of the party. He was generous to a fault. He would, and literally did, give the shirt off his back to someone in need.
Augie’s daughter, Helen, was his reason for living. He told anyone who would listen that the best days of his life were the ones spent at home with her this spring and summer during the lockdown period. They loved to go get their “junk food” fix every day from the corner store and have dance parties in the car while they hid their snacks from mom.
Augie was an avid and passionate golfer, always looking to improve his game and to one day make it to the US Open. He was excited to begin working again as a golf instructor, imparting his lifetime of knowledge on a new generation of students.
Augie was born on May 6, 1976 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. August Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Tom S. Hawkins, Sr., father in law Mitchell Mogg, and uncle Michael Ramsey.
Augie is survived by his wife of nine years, Laura (Mogg) Hawkins, daughter Helen Frances Hawkins, parents Tom and Connie Hawkins, mother-in-law Patricia Bellone Mogg, sisters Mallory (Jordan) Hammond, Anne Hawkins, Emma (Rawn) McKissack, brothers Daniel (Samantha) Rawn and Michael (Hannah) Rawn, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his Uncle Jimmy.
A private service for family will take place this week with a larger gathering to celebrate his life planned when it is safe. Kind thoughts, happy memories, and photographs can be shared with Helen at [email protected] or P.O. Box 23078, New Orleans, LA 70183.
Additionally, in remembrance of Augie’s life and love for Helen, the family asks that any donations be made to Ursuline Academy’s Scholarship Fund which allows other girls the opportunity that Helen has. Donations can be sent to 2635 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 or online through their giving page (https://ursulineneworleans.myschoolapp.com/page/giving/donate-now?siteId=795&ssl=1).
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