Wilbert “Vamp” Hawkins Born July 15th 1941 to Solomon and Lillie Mae Hawkins, a graduate and well know sports letterman of the mighty B.T.W. High school, furthered his education at Norfolk State University pursuing a Professional Football career with the Philadelphia Eagles Farm team before returning to Norfolk to marry Shirley A. Hawkins (NSU 69) of the Berkeley, Campostella area of Norfolk having a committed Marriage of 57 years. Wilbert Hawkins is survived by His Beautiful beloved devoted Wife Shirley A. Hawkins sons Brian, Mitchell, Aaron 1st, Jonas Hawkins and a host of nieces (grand) and nephews( grand), Grand children Britton, Brandon, DraShawn, Tarynn, Anayiah, Aaron 2nd, Ahmad Hawkins. Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness/Humboldt street Norview Area 2:30 pm Friday April 21st.
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Wilbert the man judge me not but, by the fruits of my tree on the ground the seeds fall planted in Jehovah’s earth to stand like my sons and daughters such as I have correctly chin up smile I will see you shortly. Aaron D. Hawkins the 1st.
The Foy family and my fathers nurse, Debra Johnson, sends our condolences to the Wilbert Hawkins family. We cherish the visits from Mr. Hawkins and wife, Shirley. God Bless the family.
George Foy and Family
I am so sadden by the news of Wilbert’s passing. I have known this family for many years as he and Shirley were friends of my parents Johnnie & Mary Knight. He will be dearly missed. Look forward to welcoming him as well as my parents back in the paradise. Acts 24:15
I will miss seeing my Dear Brother Hawkins, until Jehovah awakens him. He always encouraged me and made me feel better with his genuine Bear hugs. Always one of the first faces I’d see as I walked into the Richmond Assembly Hall. I’m going to miss our conversations.