local death February 14, 2009

Cephas Hawkins, 39, of Gilbert, Ariz. and formerly of Pelham, died Thursday at St.

[Vince Jackson]

Cephas was the nicest person. He always had a smile on his face! I never thought that I would be living through this sort of tragedy in my immeidate family 3 months later but he was doing what he enjoyed. May God Bless his wife and kids through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with my Family... The Hawkins Family particularly my Uncle!

[Darrell]

I worked with Cephas. He was a great co-worker and friend and will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family and loved ones during this terrible time.

[Sean]

I also worked with Cephas. He was a great person and a friend. I was just talking with him Tuesday night at work and I received this bad news Friday afternoon. Poor Cephas. I have many found memories of Cephas over the past several years.I will miss him and I am sure his family will miss him dearly.

[Gary]

We will definitely miss the friendship of Cephas at work. What a great friend and skilled co-worker. May God bless his family.

[Terry]

Cephas was a great person, friend, and co-worker. He will be missed. Condolences to his family. I will definately miss him.

[Jeff Wiener]

I also worked with Cephas. During the years we became great friends. I remember playing spades and hearts. Cephas used to come over when I had breakfast after work and used to surprise me sometimes on my birthday. condolences to his family I will truly miss him.

[Sheila]

Cephas was a wonderful person. He will truly be missed. May God bless his family.

[Jeanna]

I just heard about Cephas today. I am so sad and sorry for your loss. I am a Dental Hygienist in Tempe AZ. I saw Cephas every 3 months. He was quiet, but always in a good mood with a smile on his face. He was doing what he loved when he went. The last time I saw him was in November. He was riding his motorcycle that day. I remember him bringing his leather jacket and backpack in with him. He is in a better place now. My thoughts and prayer are with you, his Family. Sincerely, Jeanna Lenhauser RDH.

[Joey Melton]

I am deeply saddened by this news. I graduated HS with Cephas and he was such a great person. He was a smart guy and a friend. May God bless his soul.

[Dontavious Hawkins]

That was my uncle

[Alexis Hawkins]

that was my uncle also i really didnt know him like i wanted to but my mom told me that he rushed her to the hospital so me and my twin brother could be born and he also gave me the name ALEXIS love you uncl cephas foever

[Xavier Hawkins]

Love you uncle cephas

[Jessica Hawkins]

I love my uncle..:) I miss him. i went to his house that he built and everything. It was nice man.

[Cedric Hawkins]

Man I miss my best friend my Uncle Cephas who I looked up to love you man