John W. Hawkins Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John W. Hawkins (Wilmington, Delaware), born in Franklinton, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 84, on February 28, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John W. Hawkins to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Hawkins and Viola Hawkins; and his siblings, Robert "Jake" Hawkins, James Hawkins and Margaret Crawley.
He is survived by: his children, John Chapman, Shanda (Hawkins), Ross (Chonne), Johnna and Nahiem; and his siblings, Frank "Bates" Hawkins Jr. (Helen), Ralph Hawkins, Sandrus Hawkins and Freddie Hawkins. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, former players, and friends.
