He was an electrician by trade. He was a member of the Local 1925 in Martin, TN., and was an avid musician. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during Peace Time.
He is survived by a daughter, Aaronda Bivens of South Fulton, TN., a son Derek Hawks also of South Fulton, TN., one brother, Tom Hawks of Tennessee Ridge, TN., three sisters, Deloris Orr of Paducah, KY., JoAnne Conner of
Mayfield, KY., and Louvena Wild of Eureka, MO., three grandchildren, Maleah Hawks Adams of Portland, TN., Harrison Gage Hawks of South Haven, MS., Aalia Bivens of South Fulton, TN., and two great grandchildren, Chandler Adams and Lyrik Adams both of Portland, TN., and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents John Thomas and Cyril Lorene (Henderson) Hawks.
A private Memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation or services held at the funeral home.