Adam Wayne Hawkins
1983 - 2026
Adam Wayne Hawkins, 42, of Arden, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Michael Hawkins and Julie Blessing and raised in Southgate, Michigan, Adam later moved to North Carolina, where he pursued a career as a CNC Machinist at Cummins Inc. He was a devoted husband and father who found his greatest joy in spending time with his family. Adam enjoyed collecting Jordan sneakers, driving his RC cars, attending drag races, and spending countless hours building or fixing just about anything. Not only did he enjoy working on cars, but he also took great pride in detailing them—if there was a car wash nearby, you could almost certainly find him there.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Howard Blessing, and his brother, Jason Bradford.
Adam is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Heather; his three children, Ana, Aria, and Alexandria; his grandson, Rylo; his mother, Julie Blessing; his father, David Long; his biological father Michael Hawkins; his grandmother, Carolyn Clark; his siblings, Jaime Hawkins, Diana Long, and Jerry Hawkins; his nephews, Jason Hunt and Jalen Matthews; his cousins, Samantha Ross and Chelsea Blessing; his aunt and uncle, Roger and Michele Blessing; and his uncle, Howard Blessing.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. To honor his deep roots in both communities, permanent memorials will be established in North Carolina and Michigan at a later date. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him across both states.
Hello big brother u will be missed so much thanks for being the best big bother ever u will be missed so much ! Love u !
He was the love of my life. A great man and father. He will be deeply missed by us everyday. Not a second will go by that we won’t think of him. I will love you always and forever.
He was the best father anyone could ever ask for. He always knew how to lift us up when we felt down. He knew how to show us what real love felt and looked like. He never had to step up and be by dad but I’ll forever he grateful that he did. He loved rylo so much and I’m so thankful for that. Not a days will go by we don’t think of you. I love you so much dad❤️❤️
Adam was a wonderful husband to my Niece Heather. I liked him from the first day we met him. His love for his family was evident. Great family man. He will be greatly missed.
Adam was one of a kind . I’ll never have another friend like him. I wish things were different. I never would have imagined this happened to him. My heart goes out to his family, we are here if you need us. Love you all.
I met Adam 25 or more years ago. We went to a program for high school kids that needed guidance. He was such a funny guy but extremely sweet. Me and my husband will miss Adam more than we could ever express. He deserved so much more. We will always love and miss him.
So so sorry for your loss I can’t imagine what yall are going thru right now!! Love and prayers to each and every one of you!! And momma Julie i am so sorry love you bunches!!
Adam was an amazing man. They grew up with my girls. So sad to hear this tragic news. I love you Adam! RIP
I remember when I was a little ass kid tella valley we were jumping in the pool and Adam’s tooth went in the back of my head still got the scar and another time we were playing baseball with rocks and got clocked in the head Great times tell we meet again brother TBS
tbs trailer park boys forever
“Every time I go to type something, I erase it because no words seem adequate right now. To say I will miss my big brother is an understatement. Even as kids, Adam loved fixing things and working on whatever he could. Once he got a car, he was always adding or changing things, and I was the only one he would be patient with when trying to help. I always felt so cool when he would let me be involved—whether it was fixing things, hanging out with his friends, cooking together (even if he made me do all the cleaning up), or ironing his clothes (which he also made me try on beforehand, down to the shoes, to see if he liked the way it all looked together LOL).Our personalities were one and the same, which meant the laughs were endless and the inside jokes never stopped, even if they were at our parents’ expense. We always had each other’s back, like when Adam ‘ran away’ to live in his fort in the woods; our parents were worried, but I was sneaking him supplies each time he needed something. I am so proud of the life Adam built for himself and the husband and father he became. His loss will forever leave an absence in our hearts
So sorry for the loss of your beloved husband,father,son and friend..You will greatly missed.
It has been 24 days without you! I would do anything to hear ur laugh and see ur smile again! I feel lost in life. I don’t know what to do with my self not having you to take care of. Me and the girls miss you and love you! And you will forever be in our hearts and minds! ❤️💔