Ralph Alexander Hawkins, 64, of Salisbury passed away on April 18th 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph was born December 26th 1960 in Fort Bragg, NC to the late Bobby and Frances (Bostian) Hawkins.

Ralph was educated in the Rowan County School System. Ralph worked for Cannon and Cone Mills for many years. Ralph was employed at BHI for Duke Energy working at Buck Steam Station and Buck CC.

Ralph attended Mount Olive Baptist Church in Kannapolis. He loved going to church and loved his Pastor.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Sister Susan File, Father in law Edward Brown.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 45 years, Phyllis Brown Hawkins; son, Tony Hawkins (Wendi); grandchildren, Chase, Caylee, Caidee & Colten Hawkins; one granddog, Connor; mother in law, Marlene Brown of the home; and 6 brothers.

A Celebration of Life will be held April 27th at 2:00pm at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 229 Westover Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081, by Rev. Ronnie Brown and Evangelist Randy Simmons officiating.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may  be made in memory of Ralph Hawkins at:

https://gofund.me/8a8a81bf or Cash app;  $wildthangnc to help with medical bills.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Hawkins family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.