Chester J. Hawkins Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Chester J. Hawkins of Lafayette, Louisiana, born in Thibodaux, Louisiana, who passed away on August 31, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Chester J. Hawkins to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Florence Hawkins, and Ivory Hawkins, Sr.; and his siblings, Elroy Hawkins and Bridget Hawkins. He is survived by: his children, Dominique Johnson (Elise), Gia Bonaventure (Travis) and Tikeel Jones; his stepson Brandon Johnson; and his siblings, Warren Hawkins (Valerie), Ivory Hawkins, Jr. (Harriet), Gary Hawkins (Blanca), Eula Pearl Burke (Theodore), Betty Dickerson, Mary Bonaparte, Linda Gabel, Audrey Brown (Irving), Gwendolyn Williams (Edwin, Sr.) and Patricia Theriot (Earl). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.