Carl Christopher Hawkins

Carl Christopher (Chris) Hawkins June 21, 1946 * April 16, 2011 Chris Hawkins, age 64 of Mayo, FL passed away at his home on April 16, 2011 following a brief illness. Chris was born and raised in Live Oak, FL. After graduation, he joined the Florida National Guard. He completed his basic training at Ft. Knox, South Carolina. After he retired from the National Guard, he worked as a volunteer fireman for the City of Live Oak and worked at the family business, Carl’s Radio & TV. He was also a High School Football referee for many years. In 1967, he married Charolette Snipes and they began their life in Mayo. In 1983 he began a career as a Correctional Officer at Mayo Correctional Institution, retiring after 21 years of service. Chris was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends. He was an avid local football fan along with a huge Florida Gators fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hawkins, Jr, and Joline Hawkins. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charolette Hawkins, one daughter, Kim Shiver, both of Mayo, FL; two Grandchildren, James (JC) Shiver, Jr. and Nina Shiver, both of Live Oak, one brother, Ralph (Lynn) Hawkins, of Live Oak, three aunts, two nephews, one great nephew and one great niece, two step-nieces and two great step-nephews. Visitation was held Monday,April 18th from 5-7pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in the Brody Harris Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Johnson and Rev. T. J. Santerfeit officiating. Interment followed in the Live Oak Cemetery.