L. Frank Hawkins

November 17, 1937 - February 26, 2020

L. Frank Hawkins, 82, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA departed this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Frank was born in Jonesville, SC on November 17, 1937 a son of the late John Roba Hawkins and Mary Elizabeth Broderick Hawkins. Frank served in the US Navy and Naval Reserves and worked for CSX Railroad and predecessor railroads for 40 years. He was of the Baptist faith. On June 13, 1959, he married, Jane Ruddick Hawkins, who survives. Survivors also include a son, Michael Hawkins, Sr., (Cindy), a daughter, Shelly H. Heuermann (Rick), two sisters, Meredith H. Neal, Joyce H. Cowan, eleven grandchildren, Tara Airhart (Jonathon), Andrew Hawkins (Lindsey), Adam Hawkins (Diana), Michael Hawkins, Jr., Kyle Halstead, Casey Hawkins, Cherie Bates (Brad), Nicole Evans (Andre), Christen Sausen (Michael), Jenifer Thomas (Brett), Mary Evans (Brad), and fifteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brother-in-laws, Elvin Ruddick (Shirley), Terry Ruddick, Doug Ruddick (Brenda), a sister-in-law, Sue DelleDonne (Tom), and friends, Easter and Mark Evans. He was predeceased by two sons, Matt and Mark Hawkins, a grandson Christopher Hawkins, and two brothers, Raymond and Jack Hawkins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Cut Banks Baptist Church 24203 Cutbank Rd McKenney, VA 23872 conducted by the Rev. Stan Allen. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Hawkins family.