Steve Hawkins

Robert Stephen “Steve” Hawkins age 71 of Grayson, GA. passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Hawkins; brother, Stan Hawkins; and father, Robert Hawkins. He is survived by his loving wife, Marcelle (Marcy) Wells Hawkins; daughters, Amy Taulbee (Wes) of Statesboro, GA, Mandy Edwards (Lee Tylor) of Monroe, GA and Sally Lewis (Brandon) of Augusta, GA.; grandchildren, Jordan and Addison Taulbee, Lily Edwards and Skylar and Jaxon Lewis, as well as many friends.Steve was many things in addition to being a beloved husband, father, and Paw Paw. He was incredibly smart and received a scholarship to attend Annapolis Naval Academy in Bethesda, Maryland for aeronautical engineering. His tender heart led him to use his engineering expertise and gentle leadership style in the marketplace, retiring from CMC Rebar (formerly Owen of Georgia) placing his fingerprints in the structures of many notable buildings and bridges locally and worldwide. He was a lifelong champion bowler, playing both professionally and for fun until the end. He loved all things motorcycle, participating and winning many motorcross and trials competitions. He was a photographer, an artist who could sketch beautifully, and he was Mr. Fix-it. Steve could fix or build just about anything.He loved the Lord, his family and his church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Snellville Ga.. He served faithfully behind the scenes in Audio ministries, where he ministered alongside his wife and girls as they sang and worshipped. He was loyal, dependable, loving and a peaceful presence to all who knew him and he will be sorely missed.The funeral service to celebrate the life of Steve Hawkins will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Snellville, GA. A private family burial will be held at Eternal Hills . A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the church prior to the service.Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, Georgia 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.Read Obituary