Michael Ray Hawkins Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael Ray Hawkins of Bessemer City, North Carolina, born in Gaston, North Carolina, who passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Ray Hawkins to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Michael Ray had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Michael Ray may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Hawkins and Ann Hawkins; his stepfather Larry Gene Lewis; and his sister Cathy Wilson. He is survived by: his wife Cherie Hawkins; his stepdaughter Ann Bowen; his siblings, James Hawkins (Mary), Jeff Hawkins (Amy) and Louise Walker; and his grandson Wesley Brandon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and several other extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Fifth Avenue Free Will Baptist Church, 2145 West Fifth Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052.
