Walter Hawkins

Walter E. Hawkins, lifelong resident of Signal Mountain, passed away peacefully at home after a short, yet courageous battle against cancer. Walter retired from International Equipment Company after 28 years where he was a service technician. He loved meeting new people and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed listening to Blue Grass music on Friday nights at the Mountain Opry and always had a passion for racing cars. He had a love for life, family and was a devoted husband, father and PawPaw. He had a story for every situation and people naturally gravitated towards him. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Len and Willie Mae (Stone) Hawkins; brothers, Herman "Pete" Hawkins, Joseph "Buddy" Hawkins and Charles Hawkins; and sisters, Barbara Watkins and Shirley Clingerman. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Carol (McKnight): sons, David (Andrea) Hawkins, Terry (Cheryl) Hawkins; and daughter, Jessica Hawkins; six grandsons, Alex, Will (Alden), Jake, Josh, Chaz and Nick Hawkins; and granddaughters, Evie and Annabelle Wilson; and sister, Alma Henderson. The family will receive friends 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace. The funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel with Minister Garry Woodside officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. (423)877-3524 www.lanefh.com