Birth date: Jun 24, 1946 Death date: Aug 26, 2022
Gary went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2022. He was born in Arab, AL to J.C. and Bertha Hawkins. Gary lived in Lakeland, FL most of his life. After graduation from Kathleen Senior High School, Gary served in the U.S. Arm Read Obituary
I miss you brother….
Delores, our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I have know you and Gary for many, many years. Gary was very gracious every time I visited you at your home and the times he shared you with me for our little outings. He shared his love for fishing with me when we looked over his many prize fish mounts and his other memories. His love for you was always apparent and I'm sure it was a treasure to you. His zeal for his beloved sport of fishing and hunting put that sparkle in his eye and smile on his face. I'm so grateful to have known him. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Melissa Cothron
Delores, our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I have know you and Gary for many, many years. Gary was very gracious every time I visited you at your home and the times he shared you with me for our little outings. He shared his love for fishing with me when we looked over his many prize fish mounts and his other memories. His love for you was always apparent and I'm sure it was a treasure to you. His zeal for his beloved sport of fishing and hunting put that sparkle in his eye and smile on his face. I'm so grateful to have known him. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Melissa Cothron
Gary, you will be sorely missed as a partner, fierce competitor and most of all a dear friend. Even when I fish today I often think about all the good times we use to have.R.I.P my friend. Love you brother....Carl & Tammy Royer
I first met Gary when I was I about fourteen. Gary had lost his dad . His family moved into our neighborhood next door to one of my best friends Rivere. Gary, his sister Pat and his wonderful mother. For years we all hung out together. Me my brother Carroll,Rivere,Buster and cousin Spooky. We rode bicycles, horses. We fished and hunted and camped together. Carroll and I had a father who loved to hunt and fish. I think he had an influence on Gary. It seemed to have rubbed off on him. We all had a great deal of fun for those years. Later it was fast cars and of course girls. Gary was lucky enough to have met and married a wonderful girl as did I.Delores I know you are going to miss him is an understatement . Your friends Rod and Nancy Bryant.
