Tom Hawkins

HAWKINS, Tom Gilliam 87 of "Hawkins Halt" in Goodlettsville, TN passed away October 10, 2008. He was a graduate of Austin Peay State University & George Peabody College. He was a Professor of Geography for 39 years having taught higher education in 7 states including 26 years at the University of Central Oklahoma. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific & Japan and was the recipient of 3 Bronze Stars. He was a lifelong Baptist and taught Men's Bible classes for over 40 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin & Ivy Hawkins; sisters, Lorene Hunter, Esther Smart & Era Whitaker. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Juanita Ralph Hawkins; daughter, Annelle (Joseph) Huggins; grandsons, Michael & Ronald (Valerie) Huggins; sister, Wilma H. Gooch; loving in-laws, nieces, nephews & Susan Deason & Ricki Betnar. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 6pm. Services will be held 2pm Sunday at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Heflin officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael & Danny Ralph, Jim Smart, Tommy Smith, Rodger Gooch & Dan Gammons. Interment to follow at Beech Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Habitat for Humanity, 1006 Eight Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203 or charity of your choice. COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, Goodlettsville (615)859-5231