A Tribute

On Monday morning, my father-in-law, Howard Hawkins, went home to be with the Lord. We did not expect it. He had suffered a heart attack a week earlier, but was recovering well. Then on Monday morning, a second heart attack ended his life.

Howard was an amazing man who quietly and tangibly lived out his faith in Jesus Christ. I have pondered how I might summarize his life. It is a hard thing to do. I will miss him greatly.

Howard Hawkins

1932-2015

In an age of mass production, Howard was a craftsman

In an age of inflated egos, Howard was a humble man

In an age of greed, Howard was generous

In an age of broken families, Howard gently held his family together

In an age of faith in humanity, Howard put his faith in God

In an age of cheap knock-offs, Howard was the genuine article