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On Friday, June 21, 2019 William “Marlin” Hawkins loving husband and father of two children passed away at the age of 83. Marlin was born October 6, 1935, in Dill City, OK to James and Lula (Prescott) Hawkins. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Accounting from Texas Tech in Lubbock TX.
Marlin worked at Mobil Oil in Dallas, TX, Midland, TX, and Hobbs, NM. From there he worked in Pampa, TX, for Talbet Oil and Gas. At this time, he became an Ordained Minister. Then he moved to work at the Glorietta Conference Center in Glorietta, NM. He was called to work as the Administrator of Education at The First Baptist Church in Duncan, OK. Then he moved to Oklahoma City where he became the Chief Financial Officer of the Oklahoma Baptist General Convention of which he worked for over 25 years. Marlin never met a stranger, he would seek out visitors at church and welcome them with open arms. He always had a contagious smile that can brighten anyone’s day. He loved his family, and would do anything for them. Many people would remark how they enjoyed his sermon called “Plowing Out The Corners”. Marlin was an honorable courageous Christian, who had a kind and caring heart.
Marlin was preceded in death by his parents James & Lula, two sons Mike & Stacy.
He is survived by his wife Patsy, brother James Klee and his wife Ruth, nephews Brad and Grant, daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren Quinton, Morgan, James Jr, & Bethany. Two great grandchildren Alayna and Gunner.
Viewing will be held Monday June 24, 2019, at Mercer Adams Funeral Home in Bethany from 6-8PM. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 2pm at Council Road Baptist Church.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Memory Care, Baptist Village Communities of OK, Inc. 3800 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112.
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