Mr. Troy Edward Hawkins

Troy Edward Hawkins, 85, of Seneca, husband of Sandra Lee Jedrykowski Hawkins, of Seneca, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Hawkins was the son of the late Lee Edward Hawkins and Bessie Ruth Smith Hawkins. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving proudly May 1958-June 1962. In the Air Force he served as a sergeant with the sentry dog security Air Policeman handlers in which he earned many awards. Mr. Hawkins was a Lifetime member of Corinth Baptist Church and was involved with many activities of the church. Troy was very motivated to improve his life and to serve his community. He started his journey at Anderson College and continued his education at Georgetown College and Clemson University. Troy was Assistant Principal at Walhalla High for 10 Years, Principal at Walhalla Middle for 18 years. During his tenure at WMS he was awarded by the Former Governor Dick Riley, “The State of SC Palmetto’s Finest Award.” He also was Director for Palmetto’s Finest for 6 years. He loved his family and the times he spent with them. He also enjoyed riding horses and camping, traveling out west to see rodeos and visiting famous old cowboy gravesites and battlegrounds. He was an avid Clemson Tiger fan who loved both male and female sports. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hawkins is survived by two daughters: Sherry Hawkins of Morganton, NC and Regina Gable (Doug) of Canon, GA; brother: Derrell Hawkins (Sandra), of Seneca; sister: Norma Jean Hawkins, of Seneca, and one grandchild Taylor Gable (Samantha), of Nicholson, GA. Mr. Hawkins was predeceased in death by a grandson, Troy Gable, and two brothers: Bobby Lee Hawkins and Billy Ray Hawkins. Receiving of family and friends will be from 1:00-3:00 pm and the funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Corinth Baptist Church 530 Old Clemson Highway, Seneca S.C. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to: Oconee County Animal Rescue Fund, 10445 Clemson Blvd, Seneca, SC 29678; Wild Hearts Equine Therapy Center, 598 Wild Hearts Way, Seneca, SC 29678; or the Charity of Ones Choice. The family is at their respective homes

Mr. Troy Edward Hawkins

December 25, 1938 - December 29, 2023