Glenn H. Hawkins, loved the outdoors
Glenn H. Hawkins, 74, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at his home. He was born July 10, 1946, in New York, N.Y., son of the late Harold and Louise Hawkins.
Mr. Hawkins was a graduate of Bok Technical High School in Philadelphia, Pa., and a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Following his service to country, he built a career in law enforcement, retiring from the Philadelphia Police Department after 30 dedicated years. Mr. Hawkins loved the outdoors and spent every opportunity fishing, golfing and gardening. A natural handyman, he enjoyed home repairs and remodeling. Mr. Hawkins was also an avid collector of Hess Trucks and acquired an impressive selection over the years. Above all, Mr. Hawkins cherished time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted father, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Hawkins. He is survived by his children: Kim Dolt (Richard) of Martinsburg, Va., Amy Johnson (David) of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Paul Smargessi (Heather) of Bensalem, Pa.; his grandchildren: Jackie Barahona (Virgil), Tessa, Lydia, Annika, Archer, Sterling, Logan and Sophia; his sisters: Jeannette Byrd and Doris Passamonti; his niece, Leanne; and his nephews: David and Greg.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no in-person services. All are invited to join the memorial service via livestream, Friday, April 16, at 3 p.m., by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/9872405/LTWebcast. Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Mr. Hawkins’ memory to the American Heart Association, 131 Continental Drive, Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713.
Please visit Mr. Hawkins’ Life Memorial Webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
