HAWKINS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME

In the late 1800's, W.A. "Alf" Hawkins was a barber in Bridgeport. In those days, the local funeral director would call a barber to shave, bathe and cut the hair of the loved one. That's when Alf Hawkins first began his experience with a funeral home.Carl Christian was the only funeral director in Wise County during this time, so he would call Mr. Hawkins to do the things a barber should do. Mr. Christian took Alf a step further in the preparation work by teaching him embalming.When Sandy Creek washed out and there was a death west of Sandy Creek, the phone would ring, meant Mr. Hawkins was getting ready to go to work. As time passed, people just began calling Alf Hawkins directly. By 1906, the legacy of Hawkins Funeral Home had begun. Alf Hawkins ran the business with the help of his four sons until his passing in 1950. His son, Bert Hawkins, purchased the family business and continued the tradition with the help of Thomas Hays... will guide you through every step by step detail that..

Primary location: Fort Worth United States