Henry “Curley” Hawkins, 76, of Springdale, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born January 20, 1942 in Indio, CA to William and Dolly Lewellan Hawkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth Hawkins; a son-in-law, John Stand; and his step-parents.
Curley was a retired diesel mechanic. He worked for Tyson, Springdale Farm and Kenworth. He enjoyed camping, 4-wheeling, motorcycle riding and racing. Most of all, Curley enjoyed his family.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Youngman Hawkins of the home; 4 daughters, Sheila Jump and husband, Michael of Bentonville, Sharon Goddard and husband, Melvin Jr. of Jay, OK, Susan Stand of Evansville, AR and Barbara Morris and husband, Ty of Prairie Creek; a brother, Bobby Hawkins and wife, Sue of Lowell; a sister-in-law, Genet Hawkins of Springdale; 4 half-brothers, Troy Hawkins and wife, Teresa of Huntsville, Dale Hawkins and wife, Rachael of Springdale, David Baughman and wife, Tracy of Jane, MO and Lavern Baughman; 4 half-sisters, Shirley Doty of Berryville, Lucy Napier and husband, Carlos of Huntsville, Paula Smith and husband, Tom of Piney, OK and Wanda Curtis and husband, David of Avoca; 16 grandchildren, Tyler Mitchell, Anna Mitchell, Wade Woodrum, Cybill Woodrum, Jimmie Burger, Aaron Burger, Cassie Burger, Jared Roberts, Jeremy Roberts, Dylon Jump, Micah Eagle, Wyatt Jump, Clay Eagle, Misty Metcalf, Triston Morris and Tateanna Goddard; and 8 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, December 10, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel with Reverend Jim Huffman officiating.
Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 42, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
So sorry for your loss. He was a good man, a wonderful uncle! He will be missed.
Susan and the family… I am so sorry for your loss.. Curly was an amazing man and he was there for my daddy when he was fighting his cancer… Him and my daddy ran around together… He will be dearly missed… Your in my thoughts and prayers
U will be miss uncle curly. Until we meet again fly high
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Curly was a wonderful person
I am so sorry for your loss. Curly was such a big part of Wade and Faith’s lives. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember his laugh and his smile. He will be missed by many people. Love you all.
So very sorry for your loss. He was a good friend to Jerry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
What can I say except he was such a great guy. He was like a brother to Carl Wayne. Many hunting trips and lots of time on the lake besides working together all those years. And a friend to everyone he meet. Sarah you watched my girls when they were little and your girls are like sisters to them. . I think they may be up there in heaven talking about old times.Love to you all.
What can I say, he was such a great friend. He was like a brother to Carl Wayne. All those hunting trips and time spent on the lake, not counting the many years they worked together. Sarah you watched my girls when they were little and your girls were like sisters to them. I think they are in heaven now talking over old times. Much love to all of you.
I love Uncle Curly. He was the best uncle ever. You will be greatly miss and never forgotten. You are one of a kind. ❤❤❤❤ . He love his family.
Rest in peace Curley you will always be in our hearts may we meet again in the great place in the sky you was a great family man and we will always remember all the fun and laughter that you shared with us all
I first met Curly in 1987, he was always a good natured happy person, he is a good friend & I will miss him, He taught me much about truck repairs & Life in general, He was always fun to camp & hunt with, I loved his camp bus even though I hit my head on his bunk & he gave me a hard time about it, My Condolence to his family & all his friends.
My sincere condolences. Curly was a good man. My family and I enjoyed the time we spent with him on the 4 Wheeler trails in Mark Twain National forest and at Beaver lake. He truly loved his family. He may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
So sorry of the loss of such a good man, husband, dad, grandpa and so many more rolls he lead in his life. He was a dad to a lot of us kids and loved him dearly. My prayers are with Sarah and the girls and all other family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Heaven truly gained another awesome angel. This is not to say goodbye but till we meet again my 2nd dad. Love to all.
So sorry for your lost! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
A great man! I will always think of you when I eat a Rice Krispy treat whether I’m home or up on Mill Creek. You will be missed Curly. RIP my friend
4 Jumps and all of Curly’s family: We’re so sorry for your loss and after reading all the loving condolences, we’re also sorry we never met Curly. Clearly a much loved and good man – a warrior and a mountain. We will keep you close in our hearts tomorrow – Dennis and Jeannie
So sorry to hear of Curly,s passing. Prayers for your family.
Sorry for your loss. Curly was a great man he will be missed. Prayers and love for the family
My prayers are with the family. I send my condolences. Curly was a very liking and caring person and will be missed by all.
My prayers and condolences go out to the family. Curly will truely be missed, he was a very likeable and caring person.
Curly
I feel blessed to have known you. I enjoyed working with you at Kenworth. I will never forget the time I came in with my picture of me racing in a Power Puff Race at Beaver Lake Speedway, and I had my body and head turned like I was on a motorcycle, you asked me if that made the car go any faster and I had to tell you, I was the first one under the checkered flag.
You would hook up an air horn from Billy Easley’s semi and scare me if I had to go out in the garage area at Kenworth.
Thanks for many laughs Curly….the race tracks won’t be the same without you.