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Obituary for WILBUR R. HAWKINS, SR.
Wilbur Richard Hawkins Sr. the son of the late Owen M. Hawkins, Sr. and Bertie Harris Hawkins departed his life suddenly on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his home in Prince Frederick, Maryland.
Wilbur was united in Holy Matrimony to Cordelia Brooks on September 16, 1978. From this union there were two children: Erica and Wilbur Jr.
Wilbur was educated in the Calvert County Public Schools. He was a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. He served his country in the US Army. He worked for Beltway Iron for fourteen years and was a construction worker for twenty-five years.
Wilbur enjoyed spending time with his family in friends, fishing, going to the racetrack, taking cruises and going to the York fair. He also enjoyed attending church and watching football. His favorite team is the New York Giants and his favorite food is turkey legs.
He was preceded in death by his parents Owen and Bertie Hawkins, brother; Owen Hawkins Jr., two sisters; Thelma and Patricia Hawkins, father-in-law; Henry Brooks, sister-in-law; Veronica Lee Jones and Zelma, nephew; Anthony Chase and brother-in-law; Richard Chase.
Wilbur leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Cordelia; two children, Erica and Wilbur Jr.; two grandchildren, Leida Saltzmann and Aden Hawkins; three sisters, Majetta Chase, Beverly Jones (John), and Viva Comlin. He also leaves in-laws; Cinderella, Darlene, Janice, Ronald, Maurice, Terry, James (Gail), Theresa, Thelma B., Thelma W., Tina and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
