Bobby Joe Hawkins, Jr.

Bobby Joe Hawkins Jr., 52 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 31, 1970 in Oakland, California to Bobby Joe Hawkins Sr. and Melba Noordhoek. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Don and Marie Daffron; sister, Crystal Dawn Hawkins.

Bobby proudly served in the US Marines. He has been an employee of the US Forest Service for 19 years. Bobby was also a wildland firefighter for the Kings River Hot Shots where he served as a smokejumper for the US Forest Service. He was passionate about martial arts and travel. Above all, Bobby lived his life for his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Hawkins; children, Blake Hawkins, Bryce Hawkins, Brexton Hawkins, and Brooklyn Hawkins all of Russellville; parents Bob and Melba Hawkins and Aline Graham all of Russellville; sister, Cynthia Hawkins of Quitman; father and mother-in-law, Paul and Maria Wakefield of Mtn. View, as well as several other family and friends.

His Life Celebration will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 3, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Russellville. Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Obituary and online guestbook are available at  www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com.