James Clyde Hawkins

1935 - 2017

James Clyde Hawkins obituary, 1935-2017, East Ridge, TN

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-East Chapel

404 South Moore Road

Chattanooga, Tennessee

James Hawkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 29, 2017.

James Clyde Hawkins, 82, of East Ridge went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born to the late James Gordon and Edna Jo Crowe Hawkins. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Clyde was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a former member of the East Ridge Baptist Church. His smile and sense of humor were a delight to all who knew him.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter Cynthia Diane Hawkins, sisters Virginia Jo Gould, June Till, and Dorothy Jean Zerkle.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Joni Hawkins, son James Doug (Michelle) Hawkins of Chattanooga, grandchildren James Craig (Erin) Hawkins and Daniel Ryan Hawkins.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Pastor Bennie Mills officiating. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga for their wonderful care and concern.
Please share your memories of Clyde with the family at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd.; Chattanooga, TN. 37412.

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April 3, 2017

Kat Brizendine

Joni, I am so sorry to hear the news of your husbands passing. I was out of town this weekend and just found out. You and your family are in my prayers.

April 2, 2017

Carly Hibbs

I am so sorry Joni for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. - Carly Hibbs BCBST

March 31, 2017

Tammy Miller

Joni,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the order of things has passed away."
May the peace of the Lord be with you-my dear sweet friend.

March 31, 2017

Michelle Hawkins

Clyde was a wonderful father in law. I would tell him he was my favorite father in law and he would say that I was his favorite daughter in law. You always knew where you stood with him. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family and he will be greatly missed. But we will get to see him again one day! We love you papasan.

March 31, 2017

Vicki Baker

I always looked forward to visiting my Uncle Clyde and family as a child. We had some good times. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family- he will truly be missed.

March 30, 2017

Sorry for your loss Mrs. Joni

Monroe McClurkins BCBST

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