Henry "Curly" Hawkins

Henry "Curly" Hawkins, 76, of Springdale, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born January 20, 1942 in Indio, Calif., to William and Dolly Lewellan Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth Hawkins; a son-in-law, John Stand; and his step-parents. Curly was a retired diesel mechanic. He worked for Tyson, Springdale Farm and Kenworth. He enjoyed camping, 4-wheeling, motorcycle riding and racing. Most of all, Curly enjoyed his family. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Youngman Hawkins of the home; 4 daughters, Sheila Jump and husband, Michael of Bentonville, Sharon Goddard and husband, Melvin Jr. of Jay, Okla., Susan Stand of Evansville, Ark., and Barbara Morris and husband, Ty of Prairie Creek; a brother, Bobby Hawkins and wife, Sue of Lowell; a sister-in-law, Genet Hawkins of Springdale; 4 half-brothers, Troy Hawkins and wife, Teresa of Huntsville, Dale Hawkins and wife, Rachael of Springdale, David Baughman and wife, Tracy of Jane, Mo., and Lavern Baughman; 4 half-sisters, Shirley Doty of Berryville, Lucy Napier and husband, Carlos of Huntsville, Paula Smith and husband, Tom of Piney, Okla., and Wanda Curtis and husband, David of Avoca; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, December 10, 2018 at Beard's Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Beard's Chapel with Reverend Jim Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 42, Memphis, Tenn., 38148-0142. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.