Lawrence Raymond Hawkins

Lawrence Raymond Hawkins, age 79, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Hawkins was a native of Brooklyn, NY. He served in the United States Navy and Air Force, retiring in 1970 as an MSgt. He worked as a Electronics Instructor in the Civil Service following his Military retirement. Lawrence enjoyed travel, reading and time with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace R. and Mary Ellen Fahey Howkins; sons, Robert Georges, Raymond A. Hawkins and Lawrence Raymond Hawkins, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Oberia Gaudet Hawkins of Ocean Springs; two daughters, Victoria Tucker of Ocean Springs and Oberia Breslin of Pueblo, CO; fifteen grandchildren and twenty one great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, where friends may visit one hour prior to service. Interment will be at 1:30p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery.