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Greg Hawkins
Greg Hawkins, 51, of San Manuel, passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2016 at his home after a long battle with ALS, surrounded by his family. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed.
He was born on July 27, 1965 to Elsworth (Bud) and Audrey Hawkins. He was the youngest of five children. Greg loved to hunt and fish, and anything that had to do with the outdoors, but, his passion was his horses and roping.He was a painter by trade, but, had a knack for most anything.
He is survived by his brothers, Buddy (Shirley) and Grant; sisters, Debbie (Al) and Laurie (Bill); nieces and nephews, Tracy, Poncho, Tanya, Vincente, Juan, Andrea, Julian, Brandy, Kurt, Frank, Dustin, Missy and Meagan;his children Grant (Brittni), Kendra, Tiffani, Dillon, Emilee and Audrey; and his many grandchildren, Paige, Peyton, Paxton, Paisleigh, Kylie, Gaige, Gattlin, Brayden and Tristan.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m., at Living Word Chapel in Oracle. In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
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