Mr. Robert Baxter Hawkins, 53, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023 after a brief illness.
Mr. Hawkins was born February 17, 1970, in Caldwell County, a son of the late Laben Richard and Mabel Laws Hawkins. Robert was employed as a carpenter. He was a loving brother and father and friend to all who knew him. Robert loved the outdoors, especially fishing. When he passed away, he was at one of his favorite places, in the woods, next to a body of water. He loved the mountains, was full of life and always said life is for the living.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Bradley Hawkins.
Surviving are a daughter Zoey “Lillie” Wolfe, two sons, Logan(Hawkins) Whisnant , Caleb Williams and grandchild Raine. . Also surviving are two sisters, Gail Hawkins of Lenoir and Audrey Glenn (Gary) of Hudson.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Saturday at Heritage Funeral Service.
I loved this sweet boy. My heart. I am so sad
You will be deeply missed my friend
Knew Robert from way back. Hard life with close friends at one time. May God’s blessings be with his love ones.
I was able to spend some time with Robert just a few day before jesus took him home. We are great fishing buddies. He loved people and LOVED the river Im going to miss you Robert. I love you forever. Prayers to your family. He also shared lots of pictures with me about his family.
Robert was such a good and kind person.Everytime I saw him he had a smile on his face.And he did love his family especially his sister Gail.He always talked about what she had done for him.