Perry Albert Hawkins, 88, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at his home. He was born March 7, 1933, in Hagans, a son of the late Elza Eugene and Bertha Elizabeth Guseman Hawkins.
Perry was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He had been employed in the Housekeeping Department at West Virginia University. Perry was an avid fisherman and Mountaineer fan, and he also enjoyed collecting marbles.
Perry is survived by three sons, Edward (Lavonne) Hawkins, of Rivesville, Richard Hawkins, of Fairmont, and Scott (Diana) Hawkins, of Alaska; four daughters, Debbie Richardson, of Rivesville, Beverly (Joe) Klingaman, of Wyoming, JoEllen (Dewayne) Sims, of Morgantown, and Donna (Brian) Cain, of Bridgeport; one brother, Raymond (Freda) Hawkins, of Morgantown; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Perry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Julia Potts Hawkins; one son, Albert Hawkins; three brothers; and two sisters.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Perry’s memory to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 9300, Morgantown, WV 26505-9300.
Friends may call at the McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Road, Westover from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Saturday with Pastor Isaac Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Cemetery with full military honors conferred by Westover VFW #9916 and WVANG Military Honors, Camp Dawson.
Condolences:
www.McCulla.com
