THOMAS DAWKINS Rufus Thomas Dawkins age 77 died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Curtis Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Jeff Morgan officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 Wednesday March 17, 2010 at Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Dawkins was born on Wednesday, December 07, 1932 in Oktibbeha County, MS to the late Bill and Minnie Jane McKenzie Dawkins. He was a member of Artesia Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He retired from North Mississippi Bottling Company after 32 years. His favorite pastime was enjoying his grandchildren. Survivors include: His Wife: Linda V. Dawkins Starkville MS Three Sons: Ronald Dawkins, Starkville, MS Donald Dawkins (Carol Sue), Starkville, MS Thomas Eugene Dawkins (Angie), Gurnee, IL One Sister: Mary Welch, Meridian, MS Four Grandchildren: Derek Dawkins (Lena) Bill Dawkins Hayley Dawkins Catelyn Dawkins Several Nieces and Nephews One Great Grandchild: Clark Dawkins The Pallbearers will be: Michael Freely, Jimmy Stewart, Glenn Oakley, Matthew Rye, Mark Bolin, and Scott Kinard Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 16808 Jackson, MS 39236
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