MR. BOBBY FAY HAWKINS, age 88, of Orchard Hill Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2020, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born in Summerville on June 12, 1931, he was a son of the late Roy and Elizabeth Owens Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins was Baptist by faith and a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Georgia Rug Mill and Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Ann Bailey Hawkins and Molee Clark Hawkins, Sons: Tommy Hawkins and Denny Hawkins, Brothers: J.R., Shorty, Bill, Carlton, and Leon Hawkins.

Surviving are Daughter and Son in Law, Donna and Jerry Lathem; Grandsons, Robbie (Stephanie) Lathem and Adam (Carrie) Lathem; Great Grandchildren, Brody, Jessica, Chandler, Leihlani, Lorin, Madison, Briana, Libby, Hyker, and Lizbeth; Great Granddaughter. Aleena; Sister, Vernice Stoner, Special Companion, Lena Ingle; Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Donna would like to thank Tapestry Hospice for their wonderful care of her Daddy, with a special thank you to April Moore and Kim Massey.

The Family will have a Private Graveside Service with the Rev. Michael Hawkins officiation. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great grandchildren. Interment in Trion Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.