Jack C. Hawkins, Jr.

Jack Clinton Hawkins, Jr. departed this earthly life on April 12, 2019. He was born on January 12, 1943, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Jack Clinton Hawkins, Sr. and Beatrice Hall Hawkins. Jack was the eldest of six children born into this loving family. Jack was educated in the Portsmouth and Chesapeake Public School Divisions, graduating from Crestwood High School in 1962. Prior to joining the Navy Reserve and enlisting in the Army, he attended Norfolk State University (formerly Norfolk Division of Virginia State College). He was a former employee of Proctor & Gamble and a City of Suffolk Water Treatment Plant Technician. Jack was an active member of Community Presbyterian Church for over 55 years. He was a faithful and dedicated servant of the Lord. He served as an Elder of the Session, secretary of the Men’s Group, usher, member of the worship team and Men’s Choir, and Co-Chairman for the Summer Bible School program. Jack served as a Chaplain for the Police Community Relations and Cavalier Manor Civic League, and patrolled the community as a member of the Neighborhood Watch Team. He was a Life Member of M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia, F.& A. Masons, Inc. and charter member of the Enlighteners Social Club. Jack, affectionally called “Kool” Jack, possessed a quiet, humble and patient spirit, with a radiant smile. He was an avid collector and listener of “Jazz “music and enjoyed attending live music concerts. His love for music was established as a youth when he played the French Horn in his high school marching and concert bands. Jack also delighted in attending basketball and football sporting events. However, he found his greatest joy in spending quality time with family. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Rita H. Holmes and Marilyn H. Drewrey. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Mildred Lee Hawkins; a son, Kelsey Gerard (Tabitha-fiance) of Hampton; two sisters, Patricia H. Fisher (Tony) of Portsmouth; and Shirley H. Brown (Darryl) of Virginia Beach; and a brother, Calvin Hawkins of Portsmouth. He is also survived by a sister in law, Marilyn Watford (Earl) of Chesapeake; brother-in laws, Russell Drewrey of Chesapeake and Jerome Holmes of Columbus, Georgia; a special family friend, Celestine Twitty; grandchildren, Malik, Reginald, Theory and Lyric; great granddaughter, Khyrie; an aunt, Mildred Cox; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Jack C. Hawkins, Jr.

January 12, 1943 - April 12, 2019