Obituary for Ellis B. Hawkins
Ellis B. Hawkins, 84, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on March 10, 2014. Beloved husband of 5 years to Jane Hawkins. He was predeceased by his late wife Frances. Loving father of Frances Olds (Michael), Nancy Chryst (John), Diana Hawkins, and the late Ellis B. Hawkins, Jr. Step Father of the late Scott Mercer, Theresa Wilhide (Brian). His daughter-in-laws Denise Hawkins and Teruyo Mercer still survive. Cherished grandfather of Venus Denk (Dennis). Step grandfather of Zachary Wilhide, Gregory, Bethany and Andrew Mercer, Jonathan and Marshall “Cody” Chryst. Great grandfather of Maddilynn Denk. Step great grandfather of Evan, Isaac, Aiden and Cade Mercer. Dear brother of the late Clagett Hawkins. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hawkins was actively involved in the St. Paul United Methodist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1400 G Street, Woodbridge, VA 22191 on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 9 am until time of service at 10. Reverend Larry Craddock – Officiating. Interment will be on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 11AM at Fairfax Memorial Park. Please assemble at the cemetery office. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the church building fund. Arrangements by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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