Lawrence W. Hawkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lawrence William Hawkins, 88, died peacefully at his home in Point Marion, PA, on Monday, February 22, 2016, with his loving family at his side. Born Oct. 17, 1927 in Stewartstown, WV, he was the 10th of 11 children of the late Franklin P. and Cora T. (Walker) Hawkins. A 1945 graduate of University High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946. Upon returning from service in the Philippines, he joined the Army Reserves, retiring in 1987 as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. Over the years, he worked as a machinist and mechanic for Eastern Associated and Christopher Coal Companies, University Supply, Houze Glass and Miller’s Chrysler Motor Sales, both in Point Marion, and in maintenance for the Albert Gallatin School District. He was a faithful, life-long member and Trustee at the Eden United Methodist Church, and a life member of both the American Legion and the V.F.W. in Point Marion. Lawrence loved hard work, a good story, and home-grown tomatoes. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Ida Elizabeth Myers) Hawkins, with whom he would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on March 3rd . Also surviving are four children, Jack (Karen) of Morgantown, Donna of Laurel, MD, Jay of Orlando, FL, and Christy (Brian) Davis of Washington, DC; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bertha Hawkins of Point Marion. Deceased are sisters, Anna Galeota, Helen Headley, LaVerna Warbacher, Bessie Storm, Jacqueline Klink, and Frances Gibson; and brothers, Avalon Hawkins, James and Archie Cryster. The family will receive friends in the Eden United Methodist Church, Stewartstown, on Sunday, February 28th, from 1 - 2 PM. Memorial services will begin at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Wanda Brozky officiating. Interment follows in the Little Arlington Section of Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion, with military honors by the Point Marion Veterans Posts. Memorials: Eden United Methodist Church, % Wilma Gibson, 1410 Point Marion Road, Morgantown, WV 26508.

Lawrence W. Hawkins

October 17, 1927 - February 22, 2016