WISE, VA - J.C. Hawkins, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 60 years, Ruth Alaire Wright Hawkins. Surviving are son, Jim Hawkins and wife Karen of Wise; grandson, Dustin Blake Hawkins of Johnson City, TN; special caregiver, Justin Sanders of Coeburn, VA; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. J.C.