Jean
Paul Hawkins, born on March 4, 1937, in Piggott, Ark., to Herbert and
Zilpah Hawkins, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Burlington, Vt.
Jean
was the beloved husband of Sara Lynn Owen Hawkins and the devoted
father of Kent Douglas Hawkins (wife, Laurie), of Louisiana, and Paul
Owen Hawkins (partner, Howdy Russell), of Vermont. He is survived by
his wife, Sara; his two boys; two grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren; his brother Joe Hawkins and wife, Irma, of
Texas; special sister-in-law, Jo Ann Hawkins; and many beloved nieces
and nephews.
He
was born and raised in Rector and Pigott, Ark., and after meeting and
marrying Sara, they lived in Missouri and Kentucky and eventually
settled in Danville, Ark., where they lived for 42 years. He
dedicated his career to the U.S. Forestry Service and worked in
Oregon, Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas, in a role that reflected his
deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors.
Jean
was a treasured husband, father, uncle, coworker and friend to many.
He found joy in many pursuits, including bird watching, traveling,
riding motorcycles, listening to beautiful music, playing his
harmonica, and sharing life, love and the outdoors with his family.
He
was predeceased by his eldest brother, Jim Hawkins, and his older
sister, Julia Johnson Maiden.
A
memorial service will be held at the United Church of Christ in
Hinesburg, Vt., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, please make any gifts via donations to CASA – Court
Appointed Special Advocate (Arkansas’ guardian ad litem), for the
Booneville, Ark., branch at casaofthetripeaks.org/donate.