Denver A. Hawkins, Sr.
September 7, 1943 - October 20, 2017
Denver A. Hawkins, Sr., age 74, of the Alton Road, French Creek, died at his home on Friday, October 20, 2017, under the care of his family and West Virginia Hospice. He was born September 7, 1943, in Upshur County, a son of the late Artie and Lola Crawford Hawkins. He was united in marriage on October 27, 1962, to Charlotte Eskew Hawkins who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son Denver A. Hawkins, Jr. of French Creek; one daughter Rhonda Hawkins and life partner Ed Sundling of Charleston, WV; five grandchildren: Christopher Hawkins, Nicholas Hawkins, and Taelor Sundling, all of Charleston, WV, Daniel Hawkins of Morgantown, WV, and Dillon Hawkins of Stillwater, Oklahoma; three sisters: Patty and husband Roger Johnston of French Creek, Bonnie L. Woody of French Creek, and Connie and husband Ronnie Roth of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Sharon Hawkins, Helen Alderman, and Betty Roy; and one brother Norman Hawkins. Denver worked in the coal mines, in construction, and was a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid outdoorsman. At the request of the deceased, the body will be cremated. There will be a gathering of family and friends for a celebration of his life at a later date.
Denver A. Hawkins, Sr., age 74, of the Alton Road, French Creek, died at his home on Friday, October 20, 2017, under the care of his family and West Virginia Hospice. He was born September 7, 1943, in Upshur County, a son of the late Artie... View Obituary & Service Information