William Lloyd Hawkins

Mr. William Lloyd Hawkins was born in Glascock County, Georgia on April 13, 1938 and went to his final resting place on January 14, 2021. He was the son of the late German Jack Hawkins and Emma Smith Hawkins. William was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Hubert Hawkins, Charles Hawkins, and Bennie Hawkins. He is survived by his children, Cynthia H. May of Augusta GA, Cheryl H. Locke (Carey) of Alamo, GA, Craig W. Hawkins of Augusta GA, and one granddaughter; Aleah K. Hawkins of Lake Oconee GA and two sisters, Helen Marsh of Lawrenceville GA, and Betty Norris (Ronny) of Evans, GA. William was also survived is his close friend and fishing buddy, Cliff Crowe of the Raysville Community, and longtime friend Johnny York of Wadley GA. William was an avid Fisherman and Huntsman. He taught his children to hunt and fish at a very early age. He spent many trips to the lake camping, fishing & hunting. William won many trophies at fishing tournaments from Thermo King / Westinghouse where he worked for 31 years prior to retirement. He was a Sheet Metal Inspector for Westinghouse which required his exceptional mathematical skills and knowledge. He graduated from Glascock County School in 1956 and always enjoyed his class reunions with his fellow classmates. William loved his family, neighbors at Raysville Community and his Raysville Marina extended family. He grew up and attended church at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Edgehill GA, and in most recent years attended Raysville Baptist Church in the Raysville Community. Our family would like to thank Dr. Daryl Wiley, Megan Riley PA, Michael McDaniel PA, Dr. Joe Wills and Lake Crossing Health Center & Staff, Bonnie Weeks and staff University Hospital ICU Augusta, and all other caregiver's who assisted in our father's care over the past several years. Also, we would like to thank his great neighbors and friends on Wood Valley Rd and Virginia Rd who assisted in caring for our father, checking on him every day, doing yardwork, food, and all the little and big things that you did mean so much to us. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson GA. A private burial will be held at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. It is the family’s request that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice or to the Raysville Baptist Church, Thomson GA. Per CDC requirements the family will be observing social distancing. Masks are required and appreciated. Due to the current national health concern, the family would appreciate all phone calls, cards, texts, and e-mails. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of William Lloyd Hawkins.

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