Ronald L. “Ronnie” Hawkins, age 69, departed this earthly life at his home in Jetersville, VA, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Family members preceding him in death are his parents Charles E. “Bone” Hawkins and Miladeen Warren Hawkins; granddaughter, Kennedy Taffer; brother, Byron Hawkins; nephew, Brent Hawkins; and niece, Jordan Main. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Zona House Hawkins; daughter, Stacy Taffer (Martie); son, Christian Hawkins (Brian); “bonus” daughter, Erin Duncanson; “bonus” son, Reid Duncanson (Chasidy); brother, Richard Hawkins (Janet); sister, Dale Smith; grandsons, Joshua Taffer and Matthew Taffer (Savannah); granddaughter, Kelann Hawkins; great-grandson soon to arrive in September; uncles, James Warren (Margaret) and Charles “Tom” Warren;nephews, nieces and cousins.
Even though a man of few words, you always knew where you stood with Ronnie. He was likeable, good hearted and always thoughtful, especially with his family. A NASCAR fan, whenever Ronnie was asked about his favorite driver, his only comment would always be “anyone driving a Ford!” He also enjoyed tinkering with and restoring tractors, watching football, and was a New Orleans Saints fan. Working in the tractor and auto parts world for many years, Ronnie switched gears to the aircraft maintenance line of work. He was sought after and respected for his knowledge in the small aircraft field.
A visitation at Skinquarter Baptist Church, 6900 Moseley Rd., Moseley, VA 23120. will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 with graveside services in the church cemetery immediately following at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate
Arrangements by Joseph McMillian Funeral Home of Blackstone, VA 23824
www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com
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