Norman Merrill Hawkins, age 66, of Phil Campbell, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence.
Norman was the most gentle, sentimental husband, and a hard-working man, and a devoted father. He loved to fish, drive his tractor and his truck and loved to travel. He worked as a welder but also became a Licensed Minister and was a doctorate Biblical scholar. He loved all of his family but especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Rusty Hawkins, Nicky Hawkins; father, Robbie Kenneth Hawkins & stepmom, Cavylene Hawkins; mother, Jessie Mae Hill Daugherity and stepdad, Patrick Daugherity; father and mother in-law, Oscar Owen & Ima Sue McLemore.
Left grieving for his loss is his wife of 45 years, Tonya Donni Hawkins; sons, Charles “Bo” Hawkins (Laura), Chris Hawkins (Tina); grandchildren, Desinee Hawkins (Urias), Alantis Hawkins, Kyle Hawkins (Kali), Alexa Hawkins, Caleb Hawkins, Gracie Allison, Alex Allison, Maddison Allison, Marshall Allison; great-grandchild, Aiken Lopez; siblings, Deana Montesanto (Ron), Myra Seeber (Craig), Victor Hawkins (Carol), Melissa Hall Reinike, Robin Hawkins; and a host of nieces & nephews.
A memorial service will be announced as soon as times are definite.