Edward Harold

Hawkins

Ed Hawkins, AKA Hawk, age 76, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility. Ed was the second son born on Oct 7, 1946 to Johnie & Fred Hawkins Jr. They lived on their apricot ranch on the Bolsa until the boys were of school age. They moved into town built a home so the boys could go to city schools. As the young Ed he helped on the ranch with his parents working long hours and hard manual labor with much respect for hardwork and integrity. Ed graduated from San Benito High School in 1964 and started working at a gas station until 1966 when he went into the Air Force. He was stationed at George Air Force Base in Victorville then in 1968 he was transferred to Paine's Air Force Base in Everett, Washington, where he worked as a mechanic on jet engines. He was discharged in 1970 as Sgt. Ed Hawkins then returned to Hollister, CA. In 1970 he started working at Tiffany Motor as a mechanic, then he was their service manager who went on to school to be a Bus Driver instructor. In 2005 he retired. Where he took up riding Harley Motorcycles across country (Run for the Wall and Sturgis). He has continued to enjoy riding with friends on trips across the US and has hit all but three states. He also continued his deer hunting with friends, going out of state Ed was a very personable man who would help you in an instant.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma of 50 years of marriage. Their daughter Suzanne, Salt Lake City Utah, there son Stephen & daughter in law Melissa, Cathedral City. Six grandchildren, Ashley & husband Robbie, Amanda & husband Steven, Stephen Jr, Melina, and Elena Hawkins and George Hagen III and a great-granddaughter. Many nieces and nephews and cousins. His mom, dad and brother Fred preceded him in death.

His love for for all his different families will be missed. So one last drink to my family and friends. I love you. We'll see you when we see you.