Jimmy Edward Hawkins

Jimmy Edward Hawkins was born on October 19, 1938 in Camden, Texas to the late Ola and B.F. “Hawk” Hawkins. Shortly after attending Galena Park High School, he entered the Army and proudly served in the Korean War. After marrying Betty in 1960, he spent time working with non-destructive testing in the petroleum industry before owning his own parts store in Magnolia, Texas. While owning the parts store, he took a part time job with the constable’s office. This introduction into law enforcement lead to Jimmy spending the next 25 years serving with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department as patrol officer, patrol Sergeant, detective and in the warrants division. After serving in all these other areas, his most notable role for the county was the institution of the D.A.R.E. program into the counties public school system. It was here that he became known by many students and administrators as “Officer Hawkins” and he loved spending time visiting with each of them. He also served as the Chief of Police for the Coldspring Oakhurst Independent School District before retiring to spend time with his family. He enjoyed time singing with friends, cheering on his Fighting Texas Aggies at football games for the last 30 years, and spending time with his grandchildren. Jimmy had a fierce love for God, his beloved family, extended family, and many wonderful friends. He will be remembered as a larger than life character who loved to make people laugh and had the most generous heart. He passed through the gates of heaven on Monday, July 27, 2020. He will be a greatly missed husband, father, PawPaw, and friend to many. Jimmy is preceded in death by his mom and dad, and is survived by his wife, Betty S. Hawkins; son, John E. Hawkins and wife, Kim; daughter, Susan Shely and husband Ryan; grandchildren, Taylor Hegemeyer, Brooklyn Shely, James Hawkins, Tyler Hawkins, and Aspyn Shely. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at 11:00 AM at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Montgomery, Texas followed by burial at 1:30 PM at Brookside Memorial Park at 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. You may view the a live stream of the funeral service by visiting https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8833977

Jimmy Edward Hawkins

October 19, 1938 - July 27, 2020