Obituary of CHARLES MARTIN HAWKINS, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

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From The Jena Times - Olla Tullos Signal; Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.  
Microfilm at the LaSalle Parish Library located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.

Many Thanks to The Times - Signal and to the LaSalle Parish Library for 
allowing the following to be added to the Archives.





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Date:  March 1, 1928

Headline: "Bud" Hawkins Dies on Monday at Rhinehart

LaSalle and Catahoula parishes lost one of the most beloved citizens Monday 
afternoon when Charles Martin Hawkins, aged 31 years, 11 months and 18 days, 
passed away at his home in Rhinehart after suffering fro some time from 
typhoid fever.

"Bud," as Mr. Hawkins was familiarly known, was the only child of Mr. and 
Mrs. W. M. Hawkins, and had resided in Rhinehart since his birth in 1896.  
Early in life he united with the Baptist Church at that place and had always 
been active in all affairs of the community that tended toward the betterment 
of mankind.

Several years ago, Mr. Hawkins established a general store in Rhinehart and 
was considered a very successful business man.  He was serving as postmaster 
at the time of his death.

In 1918, Mr. Hawkins married Miss Susie B. Alexander, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Steele Alexander of Rhinehart, to which union four children were born, 
namely:  William Martin, 10; Francis Perry, 8; Phillip Steele, 3 months; and 
Susie Nell, 3 years, all of whom, with their mother, survive.

Mr. Hawkins was a member of Michael Dempsey Lodge No. 327, F. & A. M. and 
Jena Chapter No. 86, R. A. M.  By his winning personality and devout 
friendship, Mr. Hawkins made many friends who will mourn his passing.

Besides the mother and children, Mr. Hawkins is survived by his father and 
stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hawkins of Rhinehart and a score of other 
relatives.

Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday 
afternoon, services having been conducted by Rev. John T. Walters, who was 
assisted by Rev. John Henry Smith and rev. M. T. Doughty.  Interment was held 
in the Alexander Cemetery, the services being in charge of Michael Dempsey 
Lodge No. 327, Rev. A. B. Moses acting as worshipful master.

The Times joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to the family of 
the deceased.  Little of life's consolation can be offered them, but they 
should rejoice in knowing that "Bud" Hawkins death will be regretted by one 
of the greatest number of friends ever possessed by any man.  This, without a 
doubt, shows the true character of Mr. Hawkins, who might well be termed as 
"man among men and a friend among friends."