Benjamin Franklin Hawkins Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Benjamin Franklin Hawkins of Gainesville, Georgia, who passed away on January 25, 2022 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Paige Hawkins Martin; his parents, Blonnie Mae Buffington and Edgar Monroe Hawkins; his father-in-law Cecil Arthur Weems; and his granddaughter Madalyn Louise Martin.
He is survived by: his wife Betty "Jean" Weems Hawkins; his daughter Eve Sartain; his sons-in-law, Daniel Sartain and Jerry Martin; his grandchildren, Brittni Curtis (Chris), Chelsey Potts (Kyle), Dallas Sage (Chad), Charlie Parks (Erin) and Darci Fleming (Tommy); and his great grandchildren, Katy Paige, Parker, McCoy, Madelyn, Thomas, Tre, Hart, Deasley, Della, Carter and Hudson. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Betty Weems Nursing Scholarship at Brenau University or in Paige's honor to the GFUMC Preschool Program (2780 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506) or to Hospice of NGMC at https://www.nghs.com.
