Eugene A. Hawkins, age 69, of Brownwood, passed away Wednesday night at the Abilene Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Sunday at the Coggin Ave. Baptist Church in Brownwood with Dr. Tim Skaggs and Bro. J. A. McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenleaf Cemetery under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home of Early. Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
He was born July 25, 1940 in Coleman, the son of the late Beauford and Addie Keith Hawkins. He was married to Peggy Galloway on August 25, 1957 and they were married 40 years. He later married Natasha Khais in Brownwood of whom he had been married to for 8 years. He had lived in Brownwood most of his life.
Eugene was known for his warm smile and loving kindness and as a very popular and familiar face at Underwood’s Barbeque where he had worked for over 43 years. He was always very active in his church having been a bus driver, Sunday School teacher, and involved in youth ministry at Faith Baptist Church. Later he was actively involved in ministry at Southside Baptist Church where he served on many committees and in mission work in the Ukraine. He was a member of Coggin Ave. Baptist Church at the time of his death. His main goal in life was to lead people to Christ.
Another favorite hobby of Eugene was collecting and restoring antique cars, many of which were show pieces that he was extremely proud of. He loved talking about the cars and their history.
Eugene will be greatly missed by his family, his many friends and those of whom he has helped in life. He certainly was a person with a servant’s heart.
He is survived by his wife, Natasha Hawkins of Brownwood
A son, Dean Hawkins and his wife Laura of Brownwood
Two stepdaughters, Helen Khais and Jenia Pegova of Odessa, Ukraine
6 Grandchildren, Jenny McQueen and husband Justin of San Angelo
Holly Hawkins of Brownwood
Haleigh Pierce of Aledo
James Pierce of Aledo
Kensey Hawkins of Brownwood
Jacey Martinez of San Saba
His former wife – Peggy Hawkins of Brownwood
A Brother – Mitchell Hawkins and wife Renee of Whitehouse
A half-sister – JoAnn Moore and husband Jerry of Arkansas
A Son-in-law – Steve Pierce and wife Gaynell of Aledo
A Brother-in-law – Robert Lemen and wife Kay of Abilene
Numerous other family members also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Shelli Pierce, and 2 Sisters, Doris Lemen and Sandra Hawkins.
Friends and family are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net.
Memorials are requested to be made to Coggin Ave. Baptist Church or to favorite charity.
Funeral Services: Sunday June 27, 2010, 2:00 PM at Coggin Ave. Baptist Church
