Dr. Willie James Hawkins

In Loving Memory of

Dr. Willie James Hawkins

February 21, 1955 – June 17, 2026

With profound love and gratitude, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Willie James Hawkins, who peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on June 17, 2026.

Born on February 21, 1955, in Bay City, Texas, Willie was the beloved son of Carey Hawkins, Sr. and Ida Bell Hawkins. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, establishing a strong spiritual foundation that guided him throughout his life.

He later moved to Houston, Texas, where he attended and graduated from Worthing High School. He continued his education at Texas Southern University before pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a physician. In 1981, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston beginning a distinguished career devoted to caring for others.

He was a faithful member of Evangelist Chapel AME Church until declining health prevented him from actively attending services.

For more than 40 years, Dr. Hawkins served as a family medicine physician throughout Houston and the surrounding areas. His compassion, wisdom, and dedication impacted countless lives. To many, he was more than a doctor; he was a trusted advisor, a source of comfort, and an advocate for health and well-being.

On November 18, 2000, he married the love of his life, LaVersa Hawkins. Together, they built a beautiful life centered on love, family, and unwavering devotion to one another.

Dr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his parents, Carey Hawkins, Sr. and Ida Bell Hawkins, and his brothers, Carey Hawkins Jr. and Frank Hawkins.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, LaVersa Hawkins; his children, James Hawkins (Charinsa), Antoinette Taylor, Lauren Dunn (Arthur), Aaron Hawkins (Nisha), Kimberly Council (Lee), and Kirand Patel (Jenny), his God-sent son; Two God daughters; Amani Adams and Taylor Bonnett; thirteen cherished grandchildren; his siblings, Sandra Hawkins-Beal (Robert), Keith Hawkins, Letillian Hawkins, Everett Hawkins (Beverly), and Debra Stewart; along with a host of in-laws, aunt, nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, colleagues, and the many patients whose lives he touched.

The family extends a special and heartfelt thank you to his devoted wife, LaVersa Hawkins, for her extraordinary love, unwavering dedication, and compassionate care throughout his health journey. They also express their sincere appreciation to his medical team, Dr. O Lerey Johnson, Dr. Jenny Lai, and Dr. Eugene Lai, for their exceptional care and support.

The family is especially grateful to his devoted caregivers, Kirand Patel, Pam Daniel, Alfredo Collins, Andre Wiley, Cynthia Kaye Howard, Tammy Jones, Karen LeMond, and Paula Watkins, whose kindness, compassion, and unwavering presence provided comfort, strength, and support throughout his journey. Their selfless care and dedication will always be remembered and deeply appreciated.

Dr. Willie James Hawkins lived a life marked by faith, service, compassion, and love. Though his earthly journey has ended, his impact will continue through the countless lives he healed and the family and friends who were blessed to know him.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23