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Ronald Hawkins Conway, SC With hearts full of gratitude for a life well lived, Ronald "Ron" Hawkins, 88, of Conway, SC, succumbed to heart complications while mowing his lawn. He passed away at Conway Medical Center Sunday, April 13, 2025. Ron was born on February 8, 1937 in the Union Township of Hunterdon, NJ, son of the late Clifford and Lucille "Lucy" Edmunds Hawkins. Ron grew up embracing the values of hard work, integrity, and love for his country. After graduation from Hunterdon Regional High School, he served our country in the U.S. Army in the late 1950's. Following active duty, Ron returned home to Pittstown, NJ and apprenticed under his brother Clifford, a master custom glass engraver, at one of the country's largest glass manufacturer's, "Flemington Cut Glass" in Flemington, NJ that featured artisans specializing in custom, hand engraved fine crystal and glassware. After Ron honed his craft as a skilled artisan specializing in handcrafted & wheel engraved glass design, he was recruited in the1970's to join the newly opened Waccamaw Pottery in Myrtle Beach, SC with the goal of creating a similar "Artists in Session" Glass Engraving & Design department offering hand and wheel crafted engraved crystal and glass designs. Ron specialized in animal and nature scenes and was regularly commissioned across he Southeast for his unique designs. Ron continued his career for over 30 years until his retirement in1996. There were no bad days during Ron's 27 years of retirement that were enjoyed to the fullest with a helpful, positive attitude and big smile! He remained healthy and active spending time in nature tending to his lawn, gardening, birdwatching, and caring for the neighborhood cats. He loved all sports, especially his beloved Atlanta Braves. He was a loving husband, stepfather and grandfather. Ron was of Baptist faith. Ron is preceded in death by his parents; Siblings: Clifford R. Hawkins, Eleanor Maynard and Gladys Garcia. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Myra Martin Hawkins; Stepdaughters Pamela Shelley (Steve) Wright and Lynn (Russell) Caudle; Grandchildren Curt Caudle, Chad Caudle, and Cody Wright. Memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Family and friends are welcome. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Horry County Animal Care Center, 1923 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526 or to a charity of your choice. Please sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Ronald Hawkins

February 8, 1937 - April 13, 2025