On September 12, 2019, Kevin Hawkins, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 63.
Kevin was born in Hollywood, California on March 1st, 1956, just hours past being a leap year baby.
Kevin grew up watching James Bond and playing near Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
In the 7th grade he followed his brother Kermit into the Army Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California. Kevin excelled and finished high school one year early with honors.
Kevin moved to Seattle following his mother, Jo Berg and new stepfather, Don Berg. Kevin worked in restaurants until he became a flight attendant for 10 years. Kevin and DeLawn met in September 1980. At 24, Kevin joyfully became her partner and father to her 2-year-old son, Ryan. In 1988, Kevin and DeLawn were married in Las Vegas. Kevin retired from the airline and started a business printing menus and small signs for buffets. Together they started an apron business that is still growing larger by the year.
Kevin has lived a simple and happy life, full of laughter and love. He leaves behind…his best friend and wife DeLawn, his brother Kermit, his son Ryan and his wife Erica and their two beautiful grandsons, Jamie and Westly.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, with a reception to follow.
Gail Jamieson
Dee,
We are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Kevin when I came over.
I will also miss him….
Love and hugs,
Bill and Gail
Jim Allen
I’ve known him from afar my whole life. Up close and personal on occasion. My favorite story his mom told was of his dad telling him his name is mud when he got in trouble and him telling someone his name is Mud Hawks. RIP Mud Hawks. I love you. ❤
frances haynes
Kevin was a dear friend to so many –a true and loyal friend who was always there and could be relied upon in a way that most people cannot be counted on these days. He had an old fashioned sense of honor and a sense of humor that was riotous. He was 100% funny in the most appropriate way. He was like the brother I never had and he and Delawn honored me with their authenticity and friendship for over 20 years. He will be very missed, he was a one of a kind, loving, loyal and caring, wickedly funny too. My sincerest condolences to my beautiful friend, Delawn , his son Mo daughter in law Erica and Westly and Jamie, and brother Kermit. Thank you for sharing him with me and my family all these years. He is at peace with Jo now. Love, Frances
Debbie Soultaire
See my heart breaks for you! I love you dearly! You are always in my thoughts and prayers!
Debbie Bradfield
I had the privilege of knowing both Kevin and his beautiful wife Dee Lawn for a few short years. With very fond and fun memories…you will never be forgotten Kevin. My love to you Dee Lawn and Kevin for being part of my life.
Susan Friedman Kramer
My hart is with you.
I feel lucky to have known him‼️
David and Gretchen
Dearest Delawn, We are so very sorry for your loss. You and Kevin were a perfect pair, rejoining in life in everything you did! Take comfort in all the great memories you have of doing things together! Sending prayers and good thoughts to all of you.
Vikki Constable (Vikki Deny-Constable)
I will always remember Kevin’s smile and readiness to help the passengers with Hughes Airwest and Republic Airlines. Kevin was very personable, and will be missed. I live in Goodyear, and will try to make the Kevin’s Remembrance Celebration.
Kermit Hawkins
It’s almost one month without you, little brother ! You are missed, deeply, and will be missed until we can be together again ! I love you, Buddy !
Glenn and Sabrina Hawkins
Kermit and DeLawn, Sabrina and I are so sorry for tbe loss of such a wonderful man, husband, father, brother and cousin. Even though we grew up thousands of miles apart, we will always cherish the Special times we shared together! God Bless you Kevin, we will be together again!!
Debbie Carder
Dee and family! Kevin will be missed so! His smile was contagious and his quiet sweet mannerism was so loving! He was a good and devoted son to his mom. He loved you so Dee, you could see it in his eyes, and was so proud of you , what ever you did he supported you and was a devoted husband to you Dee! He also was a close and loving brother Kermit. Again he will be missed!
May God grant you all peace and exceptance . Love you guys, Aunt Deb
Jeff and Candy
Kevin was a joy to know- he always had a smile for everyone! We are so sorry for your loss but we are thankful to have known him.