Robert Brown Hawkins

Robert Brown Hawkins, Sr. of Frankfort, Kentucky transcended these earthly bounds to meet his Lord and Saviour on the 14th day of May, 2011, surrounded by family and loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. "Bobby" was born on the 1st day of September, 1952 to the union of Lena Ginter Hawkins and George "Funny" Hawkins, in Bethel, in Bath County, Kentucky, where he was raised and will return. He leaves behind his parents, his loving sister Theresa Warren, husband Carroll of Lexington, and children Robbie of Missouri, Eric of Minnesota, Robert of Frankfort, Jessica of Nonesuch and Joseph of Lexington. His precious grandchildren, Serenity, Bronson, Kaegan, Boston and Haley. A special friend, Sen. Robin L. Webb and children, Lindsay and Troy of Grayson. His niece and nephew who he loved as children, Melonie (Tim) LeRoy and Bryan (Tawnya) Miller of Lexington and the Kentucky State Police family as well as a host of friends and church family. Trooper Hawkins entered the Kentucky State Police as "Unit 969", on the 14th day of August, 1977 and retired on the 31st of August, 2009, serving over thirty two years. He retired as Trooper First Class and one of the longest serving road trooper in the agency. He returned to his calling of public service and personal sacrifice soon as a Trooper Senior Status where he returned to his beloved highways and byways of the Commonwealth. As a tireless guardian of the state and its citizenry he received numerous awards during his service including, Post Commander Leadership Award, Chamber of Commerce First Responders Award and Trooper of the Year. He served the private Capitol detail of Governor John Y. Brown, whose family was very special to him and received commendations from several Governors including Julian Carroll and Ernie Fletcher for his service. He particularly enjoyed working the State Fair, Ryder Cup, Rolex and other special details, and escorting dignitaries such as President Jimmy Carter. He loved the KSP family and was thankful for his church family at the First Assembly of God in Frankfort. He also loved sharing his love of Corvettes and UK Basketball with his friend B.E. Day and the brotherhood of Ben Schrader. He enjoyed his dinners with the state employee retirees and his buddies. In his selfless spirit he enjoyed decorating his Bridgeport home for Christmas, where his light display was a regional delight Most importantly, Bobby was a faithful, giving Christian and with courage and unfaltering faith faced the challenges of his condition and was a blessing and spiritual rock for his family and friends even in difficult times. The family would like to thank all who lended prayer and support, Hospice of the Bluegrass, KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer, Captain Crawford, Post 12, and many others for the compassion shown. Visitation will be held at the First Assembly of God, 1019 East Main St., Frankfort, Kentucky on the 16th of May, 2011 at the hour of 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Services will be on Tuesday the 17th day of May, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., led by Pastor Ernest Fridge and Sen. Julian Carroll, with visitation at 12:00 p.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Burial and graveside service will be held at Longview Cemetery in Bethel, Kentucky, with Pastor Vince Morris. In lieu of flowers, donations are urged to be made to Kentucky Trooper Island, c/o KSP Post 12, Frankfort, Kentucky. Harrod Brothers Funeral Home of Frankfort is in charge of arrangements.

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Robert Brown Hawkins

September 1, 1952 - May 14, 2011