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Foy Owen Hawks

Birth	:	27 Apr 1926 Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	9 Jun 2012 Laurel Fork, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Rome Baptist Church Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.6581300, -80.5478300
Description	:	Foy Owen Hawks passed away Saturday, June 9 at his beloved mountain home in Laurel Fork, Virginia. He was born on April 27, 1926 in Patrick County. He left home at age 15 to serve in the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked on several of the stone walls dotting the landscape of the Blue Ridge Parkway. He volunteered for the US Marine Corp during WW11 and served in Guantanamo Bay. He fought in the Korean War as a demolition expert while serving with the US Army's 25th Infantry Division. After his enlistment expired, he served for most of his adult... Read More	Foy Owen Hawks passed away Saturday, June 9 at his beloved mountain home in Laurel Fork, Virginia. He was born on April 27, 1926 in Patrick County. He left home at age 15 to serve in the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked on several of the stone walls dotting the landscape of the Blue Ridge Parkway. He volunteered for the US Marine Corp during WW11 and served in Guantanamo Bay. He fought in the Korean War as a demolition expert while serving with the US Army's 25th Infantry Division. After his enlistment expired, he served for most of his adult life in the Marine Reserve as a Master Sergeant with the 97th Rifle Company. He married Reva Puckett in 1953 and they raised their daughters, Brenda, Judy, Janet and Bobbi in Hampton, Virginia. He worked as a machinist in the Newport News Shipbuilding Company and retired in 1989. He spent the rest of his life at his home in Laurel Fork, Virginia where he farmed and was active in the VFW. He was an involved and supportive community member and was surrounded at his passing by the many wonderful friends and family he so enjoyed and appreciated. He is survived by his wife, Reva Puckett Hawks of the home; four daughters and sons-in-laws, Brenda Hawks and John Mayer of Boston, MA, Judy Hawks and John Saul III of Roanoke, VA, Janet and Joe Schy of Hampton, VA, and Bobbi Albright of Columbia, MD; brother and sister-in-law, Maynard and Evelyn Hawks of Valdese, NC; sister, Icy Vass of Hillsville; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Rome Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Terry McMillian, Rev. Norman Goad, and Elder Melvin McGrady officiating. Burial will follow in the Rome Cemetery where Military Rites will be conducted by Hillsville V.F.W. Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

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Where is Foy Owen Hawks's memorial?
Foy Owen Hawks's memorial is located at: Rome Baptist Church Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll County, USA.
When did Foy Owen Hawks death?
Foy Owen Hawks death on 9 Jun 2012 in Laurel Fork, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Foy Owen Hawks's memorial?
Latitude: 36.6581300
Longitude: -80.5478300

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Reva Faye Puckett Hawks

(1933 - 2020)

Siblings

Icy Ima Hawks Vass

(1930 - 2018)

Wavy Mae Hawks Montgomery

(1932 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rome Baptist Church Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6581300, -80.5478300

2. General J Marshall Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6596750, -80.5400860

3. James W Marshall Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6650230, -80.5455210

4. Bowman Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6495940, -80.5466840

5. Semones - Shelton Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6587740, -80.5352180

6. Andrew Bowman Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6708970, -80.5432610

7. Puckett Memorial Church Cemetery
Ararat, Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6428740, -80.5501680

8. Bowman-Young Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6696587, -80.5340805

9. Groundhog Mountain Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6453170, -80.5290040

10. Bluemont Cemetery
Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6575012, -80.5742035

11. Melton - Bowman Cemetery
Fancy Gap, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6746480, -80.5700690

12. Byram-Bryan Martin Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6706520, -80.5838960

13. McMillan Graves
Ararat, Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6341940, -80.5214440

14. Marshall Cemetery
Ararat, Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6290167, -80.5247889

15. Martin Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Fancy Gap, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6728720, -80.5872830

16. Willard Family Cemetery
Fancy Gap, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6717070, -80.5908220

17. Skyline Independent Baptist Church Cemetery
Fancy Gap, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6696870, -80.5922440

18. James Largen Family Cemetery
Gladesboro, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6669220, -80.5943010

19. Bowman Fariss Martin Cemetery
Fancy Gap, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6653180, -80.5949510

20. Bowman-Culler Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6558533, -80.4994431

21. Doe Run Baptist Church Cemetery
Ararat, Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6183014, -80.5464020

22. Eli Sowers Cemetery
Fancy Gap, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6831960, -80.5866540

23. Pack Family Cemetery
Ararat, Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6190500, -80.5622500

24. Leonard R Marshall Family Graves
Ararat, Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6246170, -80.5186360