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    William R. Hawkins Jr.

    March 30, 1954 - November 30, 2019

    William R. “Bud” Hawkins, Jr., age 65 of Seaford, passed away on November 30, 2019 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. Born on March 30, 1954, he is the son of the late William Roger Hawkins, Sr., and Florabelle Huffman Hawkins. Budl recently retired from the University of Delaware as a research farmer. Earlier in his career, he worked for Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Chandler Heights Apartment Complex in maintenance, and has been a poultry farmer since 1979. He was known as a top mechanic and was able to fix tractors, cars and anything with moving parts. Bud loved his family and will be remember for his beautiful smile and the positive attitude he had towards life. He was a member of the Salisbury Baptist Temple and enjoyed driving the Sunday school bus for over 25 years. Bud is survived by his son, David Hawkins; the mother of his son, Gail Ward; granddaughter, Mackenzie Hawkins; sisters, Linda Johnson and Lorraine “Kay” Culley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jane Massey. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Salisbury Baptist Temple, 6413 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm. Pastor Carlo Leto and Pastor Oren Perdue will officiate. Interment will follow after a luncheon at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, Delaware. Contributions may be made in Mr. Hawkins memory to: The Salisbury Baptist Temple, 6413 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, Delaware.

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    William R. “Bud” Hawkins, Jr., age 65 of Seaford, passed away on November 30, 2019 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. Born on March 30, 1954, he is the son of the late William Roger Hawkins, Sr., and Florabelle... View Obituary & Service Information

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