Claude Jerome Hawkins

Claude Jerome Hawkins was born on November 26, 1970 to the union of Julia and Warren Lee Hawkins, Sr. in Camilla, GA. Claude gave his life to Christ at an early age and he always knew God was with him. He received his formal education from Mitchell-Baker High School in Camilla, GA. After graduation he wanted to start a new chapter in his life and he moved to Atlanta, GA where he met the love of his life, Rosalyn. Claude decided early on in his career that he wanted to be an entrepreneur and he started his lawn care service. The ambition to be his own boss led him to his true passion for cooking and Uncle Claude’s BBQ was born. He proudly & successfully ran Uncle Claude’s BBQ for 23 years. Claude loved God, his wife, and all of his family. Claude Hawkins transitioned from this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020 and was preceded in death by his mother Julia Hawkins, father Warren Lee Hawkins, Sr., brothers Willie B. Hawkins and Joseph Hawkins. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Rosalyn Williams-Hawkins; his son, Janarrio Jones(Shakwita); his daughters, Tiffany Jones and Jasmine Snell; grandchildren; Tyrell Smith, DaNarrio Jones, Justin Wright, Xavier Jones, Shaniya Andrews, Shyann Eaton, DeMarcus Jones, Kimberly Eaton, & Trenton Andrews; 10 siblings; and a host of other devoted family members and friends. We are forever altered by your absence, but we are forever changed by your presence. One of his favorite scriptures was Mark 11 v 24: Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye sha’ll have them. Thank you for being a faithful servant Claude Hawkins.