d Virginia were retired and tired of the cold, they made their way south. They moved to Weslaco in 1995 and lived at Pine to Palm for seventeen years. They later moved to John Knox Village, where Dave spent the remaining years of his life. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, David and Eva (Richa) Hawkins, his sister, Rita Jannush, and his sons, David Charles Hawkins and Steven Lee Hawkins. He is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Virginia Hawkins, his sons, Greg Hawkins (Marsha), of Wisconsin, Douglas Hawkins (Renee Roemmele) of London, grandchildren, Jeremy Hawkins (Isu), Sarah Anthony (Rob), Erica Hawkins and Natalie Hawkins, great grandchild, Arthur Carl Hawkins, 2 nephews and 6 nieces. As per Dave's wishes, he will be cremated. Burial of cremated remains will take place at a future time.