Thomas Edwin Hawkins, Jr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Edwin Hawkins Jr., who left us peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 81. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 4, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. J.C. Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta.

Born in Newark, NJ, on January 19, 1943, Thomas was the beloved son of the late Thomas Sr. and Irma Hawkins. He served in the Air Force as a staff sergeant, graduated from Southern Tech with a BS in Electrical Engineering, and retired from Lockheed where he worked as an Electrical Engineer. Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, was a model train enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, working on automobiles, and spending countless hours tinkering in his shop. He had a positive attitude and was always willing to help others when needed.

Thomas was married to his loving wife, Anne Hawkins, and together they raised two children: Randy and Teresa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Hawkins, sisters Nesta Horton and Wanda Stephens, and his daughter Teresa Filzen. He is survived by his son, Randy (Lynn) Hawkins, his grandchildren Tyler (Alasia) Hawkins, Kayla (Korey) Speer, Justin Hawkins, Cameron Hawkins, and Charles Hawkins. Additionally, he is survived by two great grandchildren: Kora Speer, and Kollins Speer. 

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia.