I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7-8 Arnold Glenn Hawkins, the son of Iva Bell Hawkins and the late Alton Hawkins, was born on October 5, 1952, in Jamestown, South Carolina. On the morning of December 25, 2010, the Lord required another angel and called Arnold home. Arnold was reared in a Christian home with God fearing parents. He attended and received his formal education in the public schools in Berkeley County. Upon graduation he became employed by various construction companies. Early on, he decided that he did not want to work by the hour or "punch a clock". He mastered the craft of sheetrock, stucco and metal work and formed his own company, Hawkins Drywall & Stucco, Company. It was through his business that he was able to network and became a success. "Hawk" or "Drywall", as he was most affectionately called, was well known. He never met a stranger and whenever he was around there was never a dull moment. He was always the "life of the party". He was a hard worker, a family man, a provider and a good friend. He often referred to himself as "The King." At an early age, he was converted and baptized as a member of Liberty Reformed Episcopal Church. He was a former member of the Vestry Board where he assisted with various church duties. He was an active member of Laurel Hill Lodge #193 in Alvin, South Carolina. He was also a proud member and traveled with the Charleston Corvette Club. On September 1, 1973, he was joined in holy wedlock to Ms. Freedonia Rogers. To this union they were blessed with three lovely children. Having been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire, he leaves behind a proud legacy to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Freedonia; three children: Shalina (Corey) Bradshaw, Derrik (Sadaria) Hawkins, Lakeya (Terrell) Wigfall; five grandchildren: Tevin, Jadyn, Syniah, Chandler and Carter; a devoted mother, Iva Bell Hawkins; five sisters: Ella Middleton, Linda Morgan, Pamela Hawkins, Sharon (Eddie) Mazyck, Lisa (Stephany) Beauford; two brothers: Alton (Wilhemenia) Hawkins, Jr., Victor (Earlene) Hawkins; sisters-in-law: Delores Rowlette, Julie (Abraham) McConnell, Sylvia (Bill) Smith, Ginger (Joseph) Hamilton; brothers-in-law: Rev. Earl (Phoebe) Beauford, Booker T. Rogers, Coy (Omelia) Rogers, Ossie Rogers; one aunt, Shirley Washington; one uncle, Calvin Beauford; and Godmother, Juanita Ramsey. He will also be missed by his special friends: Charles Laury, Eugene McNeil, Richard Levine, Jimmie Kelly, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.