Dr. Frank T. Hawkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A giving link has been created to receive gifts in lieu of flowers https://giving.pvamu.edu/Hawkins The link has only one designation, Frank T. Hawkins Endowment. All gifts received will automatically applied to Endowment. For those who would like to make a gift by mail, please note the following information: Checks should be payable to: Prairie View A&M University Memo line: Frank T. Hawkins Endowment Prairie View A&M University Office of Development PO Box 393 Prairie View, Texas 77446 Dr. Frank Terroll Hawkins was born August 26, 1935 to the union of Dorothy Mae Washington and Simon Hawkins, Jr. in Hearne, Texas and attended Blackshear High School. His life was dedicated to his family, church, Prairie View A&M University and the surrounding the community. His active service in various capacities has been felt throughout numerous organizations. He attended Prairie View Agriculture and Mechanical University (Prairie View A&M University) and received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics in 1957. While attending Prairie View A&M University, he met the beautiful Mary S. (Brown) Hawkins who was a fellow student at Prairie View A&M University. They eventually married. To their union was bestowed four children. Gerald Bernard, William Noel (Fanniece), Dorovenia Nicole, better known as Nikky, (Mitchell), and Etterroll (deceased) Hawkins. He received his first Master in Mathematics at Prairie View A&M University in 1965. He then pursued a second specialty master’s in Mathematics for Teaching at the University from the University of Illinois in 1969. He culminated his professional degree with a Doctorate in Mathematics Education from the University of Houston. Dr. Frank T. Hawkins retired after 39 years of distinguished service at Prairie View A&M University. During his tenure, he held various positions including instructor, Assistant Professor, Professor of Mathematics, Chair of Freshman Mathematics Studies, Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science, Member of the Faculty Senate, and lastly Chair of Mathematics. He was a distinguished fellow of the Phi Delta Kappa, Life Member of the National Association of Mathematics, the Founder of the Research Association of Minority Professors (RAMP), and Life member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Prairie View A&M University National Alumni. Prairie View A&M University was awarded many grants under the direction of Dr. Hawkins. During her tenure as Chair of the Freshman Studies Mathematics he was the author of the compendiums that were taught. Through his leadership many students were advised during their education endeavors of achieving their higher education. Dr. Hawkins served on the city council of Prairie View as a board member as well as being a member of the Prairie View Chamber of Commerce. He was an amateur golfer and won many awards. In the late 60’s and early 70’s, he served as the golf coach for the Prairie View A&M University golf team. During that era the golf team won the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics on several occasions. He established the Prairie View A&M Local Alumni Chapter Scholarship Golf Tournament that is held every year during the university homecoming. He played and won in many International bridge tournaments. He was a member of the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church where he served on the pastoral council for several years. Once his beloved St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church was closed he became a member of the Saint Katherine Drexel Catholic Church as well as Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church where he became a Fourth Degree Knight. Frank T. Hawkins was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Foster, father Simon Hawkins, Jr, stepfather William Foster II, sister Doris Hawkins Wilson, brother, Elijah, and son Etterroll Hawkins. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Mary Hawkins, sons Gerald and William (Fanniece) Hawkins, and daughter Dorovenia Nicole Koch (Mitch). His twelve grandchildren are LaKeshia Ragston and Andie Hawkins (sires of Gerald Hawkins,) Dr. Amanda Marks (Jeremy), Dr. William II(Dr. Leah), Dr. Bradley Hawkins, Dr. Steven Hawkins, Dr. Samantha Hawkins-Bromberg (Nathaniel), and Jessica Hawkins (sires of Dr. William Hawkins), Joshua Koch, Anastasia Koch , Nicholas, Koch, and Isabella Koch (sires of Dr. Nikky Hawkins). The great-grandchildren are William III and Frank Hawkins from William Hawkins II and from LaKeshia Ragston is Anaya Ragston. His brother William Foster III (Dr. Laurette) his two sisters Jimmie Ruth Greene Taylor and Ola Mae Redmon. His sister-in-law Patricia Brantley (Paul), brothers-in-law Kenneth Brown, Thaddeus Brown (Elaine), Gregory Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Former students, family friends, and the members of the Prairie View Community will also cherish the memory of Dr. Frank Terroll Hawkins for he touched the lives of many people.

Dr. Frank T. Hawkins

August 26, 1935 - December 21, 2020