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William Charles Hawkins

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Temples-Halloran Funeral & Cremation Services

5400 Bush River Rd

Columbia, South Carolina

William Hawkins Obituary

William Charles Hawkins IRMO, SC - Funeral services for W.C. Hawkins, 95, of Irmo, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 at Union United Methodist Church, 7582 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063. Reverend Wayne Horne will officiate. Burial will follow in Colony Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hwy. 76, Newberry, SC. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Mr. Hawkins, beloved husband for 60 years to the late Katie "Kitty" Mills Hawkins, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Born in Liberty, SC, he was the son of the late James Henry Hawkins and Caroline Lesley Hawkins. He moved to Central, SC as a youngster and was educated in the Central public schools. Mr. Hawkins was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. A graduate of Clemson College, he holds his M.Ed. from the University of South Carolina. He was a member and past president of numerous professional organizations. He was principal of Lancaster Senior High School, then Superintendent of Chester County Schools. In 1966, he was named Superintendent of Lexington County School District 5, where he served for 15 years until his retirement. In 1977, W.C. Hawkins was named South Carolina Superintendent of the Year. The following year, in recognition of his contribution to the community, W.C. Hawkins Stadium was named in his honor. W.C. and his wife, Kitty, were Charter Members of Coldstream Country Club, where they played golf almost every day. W.C. also played with the Old Guard. Surviving are his children, Jimmy Hawkins (Sherry) of Columbia, Kathy Weeks (Tommy) of Columbia and Mike Hawkins (Candi) of Charleston; his greatest love of all, his 7 grandchildren, Amye Caldwell, Cee Hawkins, Ashley Cook (James), Mills Hawkins (Courtnee), Zann Hawkins (Sarah), Katie Livingston (Bryan) and Tyler Hawkins; 5 great-grandchildren, JD Cromer, Julia Cromer, Mary Hollis Hawkins, Caroline Hawkins and Millee Hawkins; sister, Sue H. Goodman of Laurens. In addition to his wife, W.C. was preceded in death by a son, William C. Hawkins, Jr., daughter, Harriett Hawkins and a sister, Eunice H. Elrod. The family would like to thank the staff of Generations of Irmo for their devotion to Pop over the last 4 years. The family requests memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church, 7582 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063 or a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be sent to www.templeshalloranfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hawkins

16 Entries

Gretchen Fifer

February 5, 2015

I knew "WC" when my husband and I were at Generations of Irmo....he was a wonderful person to know....and we loved his dog, too, when he was visiting us...

January 31, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. It is never easy to lose someone; let the love you have in your hearts see you through this. Life is eternal amd you will see him again.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Jeannette (Keith) Pompi
Greenville, SC

Max Stallings

January 31, 2015

Mike, Jimmy, Kathy,
I so wish I could have been there with you all to celebrate Pop's life. I remember a few years ago when passing thru Columbia, I stopped at Rushs for lunch. My son was with me. We went in and saw WC sitting there totally engaged in conversation with a teenage boy sitting behind him. I told my boy "I want you to meet a great man," and we went over and sat with him for a while. It was like Pops and Andrew had known each other forever. Pops never met a stranger. What a blessing he was to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him.

Kathy Gray

January 31, 2015

Dear Kathy and family,

I moved to South Carolina and began working in D5 schools when your father was superintendent. His strong leadership paved the way for the success that we have experienced. He continued to show interest in the district as I would see him in the community. Even last school year when a co-worker of mine saw him at Generations he was very interested in the construction at Irmo High School. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Tim Bradshaw

January 30, 2015

God Bless Mr. Hawkins a true professional in his tenure at district 5. Peace and Love to all the family.

Jim Valek

January 30, 2015

Under his leadership he laid the foundation that eventually made lexington 5 the great school district it has become. He was a friend and will be missed

Pat Connolly

January 30, 2015

Jimmy, Kathy & Mike:
Our sincere condolences during this difficult time.
I have great memories of your Dad...For me he was someone I deeply respected and never wanted to disappoint him...He was a wonderful human being and will be greatly missed.

January 30, 2015

I remember Mr. Hawkins well from when I worked at Coldstream in the '70's. What a fine man. He was always friendly, kind and encouraging. My heartfelt sympathy to the family for its loss. Jon Rivers

Thomas Family

January 30, 2015

Dear Mike and Family, Our heartfelt condolences .Our thoughts and prayers are with You during this difficult time.

Steve and Margaret Barfield

January 30, 2015

Dear Jimmy,
You are so fortunate to have had your Dad for so long. Please know that we hold you in our thoughts and prayers. May your fondest memories of him bring you comfort.
With our deepest sympathy,
Steve and Margaret Barfield

January 29, 2015

My condolences to the Hawkins family,
Php 4:6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let YOUR petitions be made known to God;
Elizabeth

Jane Carroll

January 29, 2015

Wonderful memories of Mr. Hawkins strong leadership in the Lancaster S.C. Schools and the good times we had with him. He was stern but kind and fair and had a delightful sense of humor. Love to his family. Jane Boyce Carroll

Perry & Allyson Jeffcoat

January 29, 2015

We are so sorry about the death of Mr. Hawkins. We thank him for his service to our country, fighting to rid our world of tyranny, cruelty, and injustice. We owe so much to "The Greatest Generation". We hope and pray that family and loved ones will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.

January 29, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer sustain you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

The Staff of Temples-Halloran Funeral & Cremation Services

January 29, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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