James Marshall Hawkins
August 3, 1924 - October 28, 2010

James Marshall Hawkins, 86, of Huntington died October 28, 2010 at his residence in Woodlands Retirement Home. He was born August 3, 1924 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of the late Howard Burke and Mary Ann McGregor Hawkins. He was also preceded by a brother, Howard Burke Hawkins. Marshall graduated from Huntington High School in 1942 and from the University of Tennessee after his service as a 2nd Lieutenant and navigator in the air force during World War II. Marshall first went to University of Tennessee on a football scholarship and while there played both basketball and tennis. After graduation from college he played for the Oshkosh All-stars and the Indianapolis Indiana Olympians professional basketball teams. The teams wore in a league that were the forerunner of the NBA. He was an avid golfer and was past club champion at Guyan Country Club. He was a life Master Bridge player and a longtime member of the B.P.O. Elks 313. He was president and owner of Hawkins Tie and Lumber Company. He is survived by his wife, Sara Ann Sammons Hawkins of 64 years, of Huntington; son James Marshall Hawkins, Jr. and his wife Colleen Ray Hawkins of Marion, Virginia, son, Greg Hawkins of Huntington; daughter, Marsha Ann Moses of Huntington. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Jason Moses, Mary Ann Moses, Sarah Moses, Katie Goldy, Elizabeth Hearn, Marshall Hawkins, Hannah Smith, and Rachel Filer and eight great grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 5 pm at the Enslow Park Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Chris Perkins. Friends may call at the church preceding the service from 3-5 pm. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Enslow Park Presbyterian Church or Hospice of Huntington.