Irvin Lee Hawkins, 62, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

A native of Nicholas County, he was born November 11, 1952 a son  of the late Elmer Lee & Susan Jolly Hawkins and was a longtime fencing contractor and farmer. "Big Bubba" enjoyed turtle hunting, hogging, fishing, hunting, tinkering around with lawn mowers and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his special friend, Sharon Watkins, of Carlisle; his children Anita Spencer & Thomas (Crystal) Kiskaden and their mother Brenda Hawkins all of Cynthiana; 3 brothers, Rondall (Bonnie) Hawkins and Roy Hawkins, Sr., all of Carlisle, & Gary (Carla) Hawkins, of Fleming County; a sister, Linda Sue (Billy) Hendricks, of Mt. Olivet; and 6 grandchildren: Jason Gunsauley, Chelsea, Haley & Zachary Kiskaden, and Jayden & Brooklynn Watkins.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Watkins, a brother, James Marion "Pete" Hawkins and 5 sisters, Charlotte Faye Hawkins, Brenda Lou Smith, Carolyn Ann Asbury, Eva Jean  Fitzwater and Virginia Mae Kiser.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 30, 2015 at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Donovan.

His cremains will be scattered on his beloved farm.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday.