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Billy Z. Hawkins

1943 - 2026

BORN

1943

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home

1221 Stewball Circle

Kingsport, Tennessee

UPCOMING SERVICE

Burial

Apr. 21, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Gunnings Cemetery

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Billy Hawkins Obituary

Billy Z. Hawkins

April 27, 1943 - April 15, 2026

Billy retired after 25 years at Eastman. As an avid outdoorsman, he left his mark on many people.

Those left to cherish Billy's memory are his wife of 62 years, Sue; his daughter, Patty & Larry Baker; his son, William Hawkins; as well as his grandchildren, Sarah & David.

He is preceded in death by Nancy Hawkins & Daniel Baker.

The burial will be at Gunnings Cemetery in Blountville, TN on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Friends and family are welcome.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Billy Hawkins

Apr

21

Burial

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Gunnings Cemetery

4911 Highway 126, Blountville, TN 37617

Funeral services provided by:

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home

1221 Stewball Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660

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