"Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saint." -Psalm 116:15 James affectionately known as "Fatboy" or "Boo" was born on May 12, 1984 to James E. Hawkins and Sheila Renea Wallace. He attended the Houston Independent School District. James was baptized at an early age at Lilly Grove Baptist Church by Reverend Terry Anderson. Later in life, James became the father of three beautiful children: Taylor Hawkins, Autumn Hawkins and Jai'Den Hawkins. He will always be remembered by his smile and joking ways. James is gone, but will never be forgotten. He is preceded in death by Eugene Wilson (Uncle), Juanita Wallace (Aunt), Johnnie Mae Johnson (Aunt) and his three cousins; Nathaniel Wallace, Ronnie Williams and Lonnie Williams. James is survived by his loving mother Sheila Williams, Father James Hawkins Sr., one brother Azeem Wallace two sisters Avis Milburn and Sandra Fields, grandmother Gloria Wallace, aunts Patricia Bryant (Tim), Joyce Compton (Donald), Felicia Wilson , Shirley, Brenda,and Doris, Uncles Raymond Wilson (Becky), Jerome Wilson, Robert Wilson (Cheryl), Billy and Mack and a host of relatives and friends. He is also survived by Ms. Darriell Bruines who was a companion and special friend.