Doyle James Hawkins
August 25, 1926 ~ February 18, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Doyle J. Hawkins, age 89, of Candler passed away peacefully Thursday, February 18, 2016, at his residence. He was a son of the late Hobart and Lacy Chambers Hawkins and brother to late sister, Dortha Hawkins Swanger Young.
A native of Haywood Co., he spent most of his life in Buncombe County with the exception of 21 years in Knoxville, TN where he was employed with Trailways Bus Lines and the motor freight industry with Thurston Motor Lines/Smith's Transfer Corp. Following retirement in 1988, Doyle served as a volunteer, assistant treasurer, and part-time staff employee in property maintenance at West Asheville Baptist Church where he was a member for 37 years.
He is survived by his wife, high school sweetheart, Mae Rogers Hawkins, who he affectionately referred to as "his bride" for 67 years until dementia stole his memory. Also the love and pride in his life are daughters, Susan H. Pitcher of Candler and Maria H. Agostini of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren, Bradley Messer and wife Sarina, Jamie Pitcher, and Chynna Carver; one great-grandson, Bradley Tucker Messer; brother, Troy Hawkins and wife Nevelle of Snellville, GA; and several special nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave., with the Rev. Tony Hooper officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
A private burial was held on Saturday, February 20, 2016, with the Reverend Dr. Stan Welch officiating.
Memorials may be made to West Asheville Baptist Church, Building Fund, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville NC 28806.
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Praying for you and the family. He touched so many lives in a positive way. Always a smile and words of encouragement for all fortunate enough to cross his path. Love and prayers
Sending Love and sympathy to the entire family
Deepest sympathy, and heart felt condolences to the entire family. You will all be in my thoughts, and prayers. God bless you all.
Susan & Maria, much love to your both. Your dad was a sweet man and I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Susan and Family, I so enjoyed watching the video of this humble man unfold before my very eyes…. he is indeed a treasure, I can see why God called his humble servant home. His work on Earth is done! A beautiful tribute to a Giant of a Man!!! I pray for your sweet family!!!
May the treasure of his memory and God’s grace bring you and yours peace.
No words can fit this man other than awesome Mrs Mae heart out to you Doyle was great man he holds spot in my heart as well as you Love you Mrs Mae
So sorry for your loss my sweet friends. Doyle had a heart of gold he was so kind always willing to help. I am praying for your family during this time of sadness. Just know he is in the garden with GOD now love you all
Mae,
So sorry you have lost your companion. Life is not easy without them, but knowing we will see them again helps to ease the pain in our hearts. May the Lord give you comfort in the days ahead. It is a wonderful feeling to have family and friends to help fill the void.
My Grandaddy was not a man of many words, but when he spoke people had a tendency to listen. I learned a lot from him. Especially in these final days of his life. He was the most loving man I’ve ever known, always steadfast and reassuring. I’ll miss you Grandaddy, but I’ll see you soon. I love you.
Mae, I am thinking of you in this sad time. You were lucky to have been together for such a long time. He lives on in your heart and will never be far away. Prayers and love for you.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. A truly sweet man is celebrating in Heaven, may you find comfort knowing this.
My condolences to all of you. For us a time of loss, but for Doyle a new body and a great reunion. He is waiting for all of you to join him. My health does not permit my being with you for the service. Love and prayers to all.
Mae, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn’t get to know Doyle, but he and parents were a big part of my childhood neighborhood memories. Take care of your sweet self.
Dear sweet Mae..I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and the love of your life. Know he is in a better place with a new body and you will see him again one day. I will be praying for you and the family.
Mae, and family… I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Mae and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Doyle was such a caring person and I know you all have great memories to cherish. May God give you strength as you face each day. David and Shirley Smathers
Mae. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayer is that God will give you strength and a peace that passeth all understanding during the difficult days ahead. I’m sorry to hear that dementia had affected Doyle. He was a fine gentleman and always treated me with respect when we worked together at Smith’s Transfer.
You and your family will be in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Betty Ponder
Dearest Mae,
Dave and I are sorry to hear of your loss. We have been thinking of you both so much these past few weeks. Praise to the Lord for his sweet life. Praise the
Lord for a precious wife like you who cared for her sweetheart so sweetly. We love you and very much. Tell Susan and Jamie you all are in our prayers. Hugs from our heart to yours, Ann and Dave Tucker
Mae and Family, I was very sorry to read of Doyle’s passing. I remember the Hawkins family very well when we were neighbors They were all good people. May God’s grace sustain you in the days ahead.
You all are in my prayers. I am so sorry that Jim and I could not be there yesterday but we do send you our heart felt condolences.
Maria, we love you.
Mae:
Being the same age as Doyle, same Sunday School Class, same church, same graduating class, I know him to be a real person for Jesus. Thank you Mae for being the wife Jesus wanted for him. We’ll see him soon.Love, Paul and Helen Embler
Dear Mae and family. I am so sorry to learn of Doyle’s passing. It’s so comforting to know that he is rejoicing in the presence of the Lord. All the Sunday School teachers are having class in glory. When the calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Eleanor Morris
Hi Mae, Susan and Marie, I just today say the obit. for your husband and father. I know the presence of the Holy Spirit is giving you comfort and peace as only He can. My husband, Ronnie and I moved to Sugar Hill Ga to be near our granddaughter who is 10 now and we are enjoying her so much. I am teaching my granddaughter piano as well as some of her friends. I fondly remember our times of learning some beautiful piano pieces and hope you are still playing. You will be in our prayers.