James Theron Hawkins Sr

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Mar 27 2014 5:12 PM

James Theron Hawkins Sr. (Hawk), of Panama City Beach, FL passed away at his home March 26, 2014.

Mr. Hawkins was born March 17, 1951 and grew up in Greer, SC. He was an outstanding athlete, played football for Troy State University and completed his Master’s in Education in 1977.

James coached and taught for many years in AL, GA, CA, & FL, touching and mentoring countless lives.  He had a heart for helping and teaching young people "The game of life."

After his coaching career, he started sporting good sales. He also achieved a certification with the National Academy Sports Medicine and became a personal trainer. James was an active member of First Baptist Church, Panama City Beach, FL.

Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife of 45 years, Becky Hawkins of Panama City Beach, FL, two sons: James Hawkins Jr. (Jennifer), of Chipley, FL, Shane Hawkins (Liza) of Pensacola, FL, and a daughter: Ashley Hawkins of Los Angeles, CA. His mother, Eleanor G. Hawkins, of Greer, SC., two brothers: Michael Hawkins of Greenville, SC, Gene Hawkins of Knoxville, TN and a sister: Nancy Smith of Greer, SC., and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at Woodstock Church, Panama City Beach FL on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 3PM.

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