On December 16, 1942, in Grand Junction, Tennessee, Roy Lee Hawkins was born. He was the oldest of four boys to Lucy and Lex “Lee” Hawkins. Roy attended Wendell Phillips High School in Chicago, Illinois, where he earned his high school diploma. Following high school, Roy enlisted in the United States Marines, and honorably served his country in active duty for four years. Roy enjoyed challenging himself and was exceptionally academically gifted. Following his military service, he graduated from the University of Illinois. He earned both his BA and MBA, and was a practicing CPA for over 40 years. Over the years, Roy worked as an accountant for county, state, and national government agencies, as well as in private practice. He was well regarded and respected in his field. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Roy ran several marathons and was successful in various business ventures. He was also passionate about serving God and people. As a faithful Jehovah’s Witness, Roy served as a pioneer in field service and devotedly spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Roy and Lillian also cared for his beloved brother Steve. Roy was deeply loved by his family, friends, and members of his congregation
As a young man, Roy met and married the love of his life, Lillian Hawkins and they raised two wonderful sons, Tyrell and Kevin, as well as four grandchildren: Jonathan, Jemiah, Jarrell, and Javonte. Roy was a committed and faithful husband, father, and grandfather, and left positive, lasting imprint on the heart on every life he touched.
Our beloved Roy was peacefully called home by the Lord on May 23, 2019, having valiantly, and without complaint, fought cancer with fierce determination and faith. He beat the odds and was an example to all of how to live life and to leave this life with dignity and grace. Roy was predeceased by his mother and father; his loving wife of 48 years, Lillian Hawkins; and his oldest son Tyrell Hawkins. He is survived by his adoring son Kevin (Marcie) Hawkins of Yorba Linda, California; his loyal brothers Steve Hawkins of Chicago, Illinois, Clarence (Lorette) Hawkins of Chicago, Illinois, and Charles Hawkins of Chicago, Illinois; his caring grandchildren: Jonathan Blackwell, and Jemiah, Jarell, Javonte, Noah, Natalie, and Nadia Hawkins; his cherished sisters in law and brothers in law, and a host of other wonderful family, congregation members, and close friends.
Roy’s family would like to extend a special thank you and their sincerest gratitude to his sister and brother in love Mildred and Eddie Hawkins; the entire Dallas Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Dallas, Georgia; Sendoll and Tasha Blenman and family; the amazing, caring staff and caregivers of Brookdale Yorba Linda and Cadence Hospice; the patient staff of Fairhaven Mission Viejo; and all those who sent prayers, cards, calls, meals, care, and the unending and overflowing love and support for Dad and our family.
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