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- William E. Hawkins
Died: Friday, July 31, 2009
Age: 87
Life-long Grosse Pointe resident William E. Hawkins, 87, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009, while residing at Glenmont Nursing Home in Hilliard, Ohio.
He was born Jan. 24, 1922, in Detroit to William E. and Grace Hawkins. He was a veteran of World War II and graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1940 and Alma College in 1947.
Mr. Hawkins owned his own firm, W.E. Hawkins Co., where he was a manufacturer's representative for electrical supplies. He retired several years ago.
He loved traveling with his wife when they belonged to The Nomads travel club and was often seen riding his motorcycle around Grosse Pointe with his little dog fastened on the front.
He was a lifetime member of the Grosse Pointe Senior Men's Club and an active member of Sixth Church of Christ Scientist, Detroit.
Mr. Hawkins is survived by his loving wife, Jean, to whom he was happily married 58 years; son, Gordon and daughter-in-law, Debbie; daughter, Susan Ellithorpe and son-in-law, Gerald; four grandchildren and his niece, Cathy Chappie. He also is survived by his loving dog, Buddy.
He was predeceased by his sister, Shirley Bolhuis.
A private memorial service was held. Memorial donations may be made to Glenmont Nursing Home, 4599 Avery Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026.
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1922 - 2009 (87 years)
