Glen Hawkins Obituary Glen Robert Hawkins January 25, 1951 - July 8, 2014 Suffolk - Glen Robert Hawkins, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior July 8, 2014. He was born in Beckley, WV on January 25, 1951 and was a 1969 graduate of Forest Glen High School. Glen was an Army veteran and had retired as an electrician from International Paper. He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God and was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved playing his guitar. Glen was a loving husband, a devoted son, a nurturing brother, an awesome Dad, and a super Poppy. He will be missed by many but we will cherish our fond memories and loving moments with him. He so desperately wanted to hear Jesus say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Glen was predeceased by his mother, Esther G. Hawkins. Survivors include his father, Rev. William E. Hawkins; his wife of 31 years, Judy R. Hawkins, three sons, Coleman Ashley Hawkins, and his wife, Molly, Joshua Lee Hawkins, and his wife, Leslie, and Marshall Robert Hawkins; one sister, Susan Joan Tinch, and her husband, Kenneth, and his nephew, Bryan, and three grandchildren, Jeremiah Lee Hawkins, Marian Esther Hawkins and Alayna May Hawkins. A Celebration of Glen s Life will be held at 5 PM Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Bethel Assembly of God, 8904 South Quay Road, Suffolk, VA 23437 with Pastor T. R. King officiating. Military honors will be observed in the church. The family will receive friends at Glen and Judy Hawkins home at 8001 Stuart Drive, Suffolk and after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, 1021 Edenway North, Suite 116, Chesapeake, VA 23320. "Speak LIFE!." Special thanks to Southampton Hospice staff for their care and kindness towards Glen and our family. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin has charge of arrangements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2597466 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/glen-hawkins-obituary?id16373827 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/glen-r-hawkins-suffolk-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/william-e-hawkins-suffolk-va/ 5) https://www.dailypress.com/1990/03/28/obituaries-2967/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Glen Robert Hawkins, born 25 January 1951 in Beckley, WV, passed away on 8 July 2014 at the age of 63. An Army veteran and retired electrician, he was a devoted family man and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was predeceased by his mother, Esther G. Hawkins. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Celebration of Glen's Life was held on 12 July 2014 at Bethel Assembly of God in Suffolk, VA, with Pastor T. R. King officiating. Military honors were observed in the church. The family received friends at their home and after the service at the church. ### The Edited Obituary Glen Robert Hawkins 25 January 1951 - 8 July 2014 Suffolk - Glen Robert Hawkins, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior 8 July 2014. He was born in Beckley, WV on 25 January 1951 and was a 1969 graduate of Forest Glen High School. Glen was an Army veteran and had retired as an electrician from International Paper. He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God and was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved playing his guitar. Glen was a loving husband, a devoted son, a nurturing brother, an awesome Dad, and a super Poppy. He will be missed by many but we will cherish our fond memories and loving moments with him. He so desperately wanted to hear Jesus say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Glen was predeceased by his mother, Esther G. Hawkins. Survivors include his father, Rev. William E. Hawkins; his wife of 31 years, Judy R. Hawkins, three sons, Coleman Ashley Hawkins, and his wife, Molly, Joshua Lee Hawkins, and his wife, Leslie, and Marshall Robert Hawkins; one sister, Susan Joan Tinch, and her husband, Kenneth, and his nephew, Bryan, and three grandchildren, Jeremiah Lee Hawkins, Marian Esther Hawkins and Alayna May Hawkins. A Celebration of Glen's Life will be held at 5 PM Saturday, 12 July 2014 at Bethel Assembly of God, 8904 South Quay Road, Suffolk, VA 23437 with Pastor T. R. King officiating. Military honors will be observed in the church. The family will receive friends at Glen and Judy Hawkins home at 8001 Stuart Drive, Suffolk and after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, 1021 Edenway North, Suite 116, Chesapeake, VA 23320. "Speak LIFE!" Special thanks to Southampton Hospice staff for their care and kindness towards Glen and our family. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin has charge of arrangements. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Glen Robert Hawkins | |---------|------------------------------| | Age | 63 | | Birth | 25 January 1951; Beckley, WV | | Death | 8 July 2014; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------|-----------| | Glen Robert Hawkins | Decedent | Suffolk | | Judy R. Hawkins | Spouse | Suffolk | | Rev. William E. Hawkins | Father | -- | | Coleman Ashley Hawkins | Child | -- | | Joshua Lee Hawkins | Child | -- | | Marshall Robert Hawkins | Child | -- | | Susan Joan Tinch | Sibling | -- | | Jeremiah Lee Hawkins | Grandchild | -- | | Marian Esther Hawkins | Grandchild | -- | | Alayna May Hawkins | Grandchild | -- | | Esther G. Hawkins | Predeceased Parent | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Glen Robert Hawkins was a 1969 graduate of Forest Glen High School. 2. He was an Army veteran. 3. Glen retired as an electrician from International Paper. 4. He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God. 5. Glen was an avid hunter and fisherman. 6. He loved playing his guitar.