Robert Lee "Bob" Hawkins

Robert Lee "Bob" Hawkins
(1919-2011)
POCOMOKE CITY — Robert Lee Hawkins, 92, of Pocomoke City went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile collision.

Born on June 29, 1919, in Adrian, Mo., he was a son of the late Lora Wright Hawkins and Bryan Wesley Hawkins. His mother passed away when Bob was a teenager and his father married Anna Belle Brown.

After graduating high school, Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a highly decorated senior chief. Following his military service, he entered a career with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, from which he also retired.

Bob was dedicated to his family, country, community and First Baptist Church. He faithfully served the Pocomoke City community as a councilman from 1988 until his death, as well as many other civic activities. He proudly served on the board of the NASA Federal Credit Union and as chairman of the supervisory committee since 1982. He taught junior golf at the Winter Quarters golf course in Pocomoke City, served on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Salvation Army board, Kiwanis Club, Tri County Council, Fleet Reserve, Worcester County Commision on Aging, Shriners and just about every one of Pocomoke City Police Department's community activity programs.

He is survived by his loving, caring and devoted wife of 65 wonderful years, Betty; four children, Carol Smith and her husband, Jim, Robert Hawkins and his wife, Linda, Bryan Hawkins and Debbie Hickman and her husband, Bill; six grandchildren and their spouses, Chris and Tracy Small, Angie and Heath Bunting, Lisa and Carroll Skinner, Bryan and Hillary Hickman, Brent and Kasey Hickman and Brett Hawkins; 12 great-grandchildren, which he loved and enjoyed dearly; a brother, Kent Hawkins; and two sisters Sandra Thomas and Linda Moore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Hawkins, and one sister, JoAgnes Brown.

A funeral service, including military honors, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pocomoke High School, 1817 Old Virginia Road, Pocomoke City, where the doors will open at 1 p.m. for seating. Interment will be private. The family will greet friends at the Pocomoke City Community Center, 1410 Market St., following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church, 204 Fourth St., Pocomoke City, Md. 21851.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home PA, 107 Vine St., Pocomoke City, Md. 21851.To send condolences to the family visit www.hollowayfh.com.