Irvine Thomas Hawkins, 90, husband of the late Clara Louise (Pickard) Hawkins, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the V.A. Medical Center, Lexington, KY. Born August 16, 1928 in Anderson County, Irvine was the son of the late Clarence and Cordia (Riley) Hawkins.

Along with his wife and parents, Irvine was preceded in death by Juanita Peyton, Zula Belle Darnell, Mary Catherine Thurman, Earl Hawkins, J.C. Hawkins, Floyd Hawkins, Paul Hawkins, Garland Hawkins, Leon Hawkins, and Maurice Hawkins.

Irvine was a retired employee of Jim Beam Distillery in Frankfort. A member of the Glensboro Christian Church, VFW Post #4075 in Frankfort, and American Legion Post #34 in Lawrenceburg. He enjoyed fishing, spending time on his farm, and loved spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed his 89 and 90 ^th birthday celebrations with his family.

Irvine is survived by his three children, Irvine Thomas "Tommy" Hawkins, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Richmond, George Michael "Mike" Hawkins and his wife Kristy of Lawrenceburg, and Cordelia Rose Ferguson and husband Jim of Versailles; 10 grandchildren, Cecily (Nick) Minardi, Jessica (Dylan) McMaine, Kevin Watts, Mark (Rebakah) Watts, Julie (John) Southworth, Robb Ferguson, Jessie Ferguson, Kathryn Ferguson, Virginia (Patrick) McNutt, and Monica Hawkins; 18 great grandchildren; and a brother, Ronald Hawkins of Lawrenceburg.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Nov. 25 ^th beginning at 2:00 PM at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by Terry Cooper of Ninevah Christian Church. Burial with military honors will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 PM on Saturday and after 1:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Kosair Children's Charities, PO Box 37370, Louisville, KY 40233-7370.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com .