Jack Hawkins , 80, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Garrison Nursing Home in Garrison. He was born March 30, 1932 in Shelbyville to Pete Akin and Catherine Pullen Akin. Mr. Hawkins worked as a purchasing manager at Center Plywood for thirty-two years. He was involved in Kiwanis Club, was an Explorer Scout Leader and a Girls' Softball Coach. Mr. Hawkins was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale and Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Randy Graves, Eric Graves, Todd Graves, Chad Carlton, Mark Gary and Roy E. Noble. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Sanders, Joe Anderson, Ben Sanford, Gene Gray, Billy Clyde Duncan, McNeil Moore, Chilly Jones, Doyle Luman and Gene Walker.

He is survived by

Wife of 52 years: Ann Hawkins of Center

Daughters:

Sheryl Graves and husband, Randy of Lake Murvaul

Joanne Shillings of Center

Grandchildren:

Eric Graves and wife, Kayla of Kingwood

Todd Graves and wife, Soni of The Woodlands

Shanna Carlton of Center

Chad Carlton and wife, April of Center

Eight Great Grandchildren

Sister: Sammie Dyer and husband, M.B. of Mission

A number of nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by

Mother and Stepfather: Catherine & O.O. Griffith

Sister: Jo Jimerson

Brother: John Hawkins

Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Hawkins' name to:

First Baptist Church

117 Cora Street

Center, Texas 75935