Rudolph Maxie Hawkins
Rudolph Maxie Hawkins, 87, formerly of Taylors, widower of Marlene Faye Holdsworth Hawkins, passed away December 20, 2016 at his home.
A native of Greenville County, son of the late Maxie Palmer and Lucy Viola Owens Hawkins, he was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired employee of Dow (Texize) Chemical. He was a charter member of Covenant United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of Stephenson Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Hawkins was an Eagle Scout and Troop Leader of Boy Scout Troop #107 of Taylors.
Surviving are a son, Steven Hawkins (Cheryl) of Landrum; one daughter, Sherri Rock (Paul) of Greer; a son-in-law, James Byrd; seven grandchildren, James Christopher Byrd (Tasi) of Moncks Corner, Jason Maxie Byrd (Melanie) of Pauline, Megan Michelle Friedfeld (Ben) of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Rebecca Anna Rock of Greensboro, North Carolina, Paul James Rock of Greer, Harrison Taylor Hawkins of Landrum, and Spencer Haywood Hawkins of Landrum; and two great-grandchildren, Christopher Blake Byrd of Moncks Corner and Johnathan Elias Byrd of Moncks Corner.
Mr. Hawkins was predeceased by one daughter, Janice Byrd, a brother, Palmer James Hawkins, and a sister, Patrica Lee Hawkins.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 at Covenant United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Linda Guthrie and Pastor Johnathan Stanley. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at The Wood Mortuary.
The family is at the home of his son, Steven Hawkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant United Methodist Church, 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer, South Carolina 29650 or Hospice Care of South Carolina, 1 Caledon Court, Suite 1A, Greenville, South Carolina 29615.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.