Richard R. Hawkins, Sr., 73, of Greenville Avenue died Monday, October 20, 2008 at home. He was the husband of the late Beverly A. (Perry) Hawkins.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Gladys (Grenier) Hawkins.
Mr. Hawkins was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a life long resident of Johnston.
He is survived by his children, Jacqueline E. Courtemanche of North Providence, Richard R. Hawkins, Jr. of Cranston, Philip P. Hawkins of Glocester and Daryl L. Hawkins of Johnston, six grandchildren, three brothers, James of Warwick, Raymond G. of Johnston and Thomas F. of West Palm Beach, FL and a sister, Barbara Shields of Glocester.
Funeral Friday, 9:00 am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial with military honors in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis, RI Chapter, 205 Hallene Road, Warwick, RI 02886. If you are in need of transporation for visitation and or funeral service, please contact Anderson-Winfield Chauffeured Services at 401 949 5557.