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Francis Marion Hawkins, 72

 

Francis Marion “Fritz” Hawkins, 72 of Cabot went to see Jesus the morning of January 20, 2018. He was born on November 22, 1945 in Mansfield, Ohio to Marion and Mary (MacArthur) Hawkins. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Mayers.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Gail Hawkins of Cabot, five sons; Lance Scogin of Mountain Home, Rod Hawkins (Suzy) of Columbus, Ohio, Brian Scogin (Raven) of Sherwood, Neal Hawkins of Columbus, Ohio, Adam Hawkins of Cabot, and ten grandchildren; Noah and Deaton Scogin of Mountain Home, Elizabeth, Kayla and Riley Hawkins of Columbus, Ohio, Hannah, Jacob and Lily Scogin of Sherwood, Ryan and Agnes Hawkins of Columbus, Ohio.

He was born and raised on Mifflin Lake in Ohio where his love for the water started. He then started towards a career and life on the water—first racing boats, then building boats and making them fast. He loved sharing his passion of the water with family, friends and their church (Indianhead Lake Baptist Church). He loved to travel all over North America with his Princess, the Boys and Baby (dog) with boat in tour.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400

 

10 Comments

  • Robert Wittenburg Posted January 22, 2018 4:11 PM

    I am so very sad to know of Fritz’s passing. He was a good man, good friend, and will be missed. I enjoyed our conversations immensely and hate to think there will be no more of them.
    My sincere condolences to Gail and other family members as well as his other friends.

  • sandra mayo Posted January 23, 2018 7:31 AM

    He was the nicest man I’ve ever met

  • Deborah Treece Posted January 23, 2018 11:44 AM

    We are so sorry for your loss but we know the Lord has him now and he is watching over you Gail and the kids.

  • Ernest R Hooten Posted January 23, 2018 6:27 PM

    FRANCIS MARION “fRITZ” HAWKINS, WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT CAME IN CONTACT WITH HIM.
    IF YOU DID NOT LIKE fRITZ WHEN YOU MET HIM THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU.
    mY BROTHER ELMER “HOOT” HOOTEN A GOOD FRIEND AND NOW A COMPANION IN HEAVEN WITH FRITZ PASSED ONLY MONTH AGO. THESE TWO WILL MAKE HEAVEN AN EVEN MORE WONDERFUL PLACE TO SPEND THEIR ETERNITY.
    MY CONDOLENCES GO TO GAIL HIS WONDERFUL WIFE AND HIS FAMILY AND OTHER FRIENDS.
    I AM SORRY FOR EVERYONE WHO WILL MISS FRITZ, BUT HEAVEN IS A BETTER PLACE. AMEN

  • Sarra Been Petray Posted January 23, 2018 9:56 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about Fritz’s passing. He and my dad, Danny Been, we’re friends for many years. Fritz spoke at my dads funeral in April and my family was so blessed to hear his kind words on such a difficult day. Please know that your family is in our prayers.

  • Sharon Been Posted January 24, 2018 9:12 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Fritz. Danny loved him and always talked about him with great admiration and fondness. I will never forget his kind words at Danny’s service. What a wonderful caring person!

  • Maureen and David Wagg/ Dennis Murphy Posted January 24, 2018 9:13 PM

    So sorry to hear about Fritz. We have many happy memories of time spent with him and we will miss him a lot. Thinking of you all in this sad time. Big hugs from Dennis Murphy,and Dave and Maureen Wagg and all the Canadian cousins.

  • Al & Anne Williams Posted February 16, 2018 5:51 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Fritz was always able to help us keep our boats ready for the water. Much more than a businessman, he was our friend. He will be missed.

  • Johnny Gassett Posted June 3, 2020 3:52 PM

    So sorry for your loss. He was larger than life He will missed by all. Gail,I just saw the obit. If I had known , I would have been there. JR Gassett/ Dallas Tx

  • David L Seaman Posted November 22, 2023 11:31 PM

    Hawk was my step Father and Mentor. He taught me everything from mold prepping and assembly. We enjoyed almost every weekend at Lake Wachitah and daring enough the Arkansas River. So much to say my Late Mother Marilyn and Mary my sister moved from Bucyrus to North Little Rock. And I helped get the new Baja Boat Company and worked every afternoon after High School prepping molds. And the Techila Sunrise was our boat for several years. He was Loyal Partner with Neil Baker as those men started Concord Boats in Sherwood Arkansas. He is one of the most loving step Father and Friends I have ever known Fritz is why I excelled in my career in Aerospace.

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