Herschel W. Hawkins. Born April 1924 in Fulton, KY he is preceded in death by wife of 58 years Freda Wells Hawkins. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 on the U.S.S. New Mexico (BB40) with an honorable discharge. He was a long time resident of Monroe County, TN with a well-established and respected upholstery business. He faithfully attended Browder United Methodist Church of Sweetwater for a number of years. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 21, 2017 in the Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Jimmy Guider officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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