M. C. Hawkins, 90, of Whitesville, passed away on July 20, 2023 at the Heartford House. He was born on November 23, 1932 in Ohio County to the late Ray and Lydia Norris Hawkins. M. C. was a hardworking farmer and a welder of 22 years at Modern Welding. He was a member of Old Panther Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming, raising a garden and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, M. C. is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lowe Hawkins and his siblings, Opal, Gene and Austin Hawkins, Ruby Cain, Hazel McBrayer and a baby sister.
M. C. is survived by his son Tim Hawkins, daughters Sue (Keith) Howe and Theresa Hawkins, a grandson, Allen Howe all of Whitesville, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville, KY with burial following at Cates Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of donation to: The Heartford House, 2914 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303