Mr. Paul Edward Hawkins, age 85, of Rockmart passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 in a Rome health care facility. He was born in Rockmart, GA on May 30, 1933, a son of the late Carey Hawkins and the late Gladys Robinson Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins lived all of his life in Rockmart where he worked at Marquette Cement Company. He was also a former employee of Lockheed-Martin Corporation. Mr. Hawkins accepted Christ at a young age; attended Holmes Junior College in Mississippi and also Georgia State University; and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed woodworking and watching football. Survivors include his two sisters: Marguerite Hawkins of Rockmart and Annette Maxwell of Rockmart; two nieces: Lesia Williams (Steve), Marietta and Lori Buckner (Pete) Cedartown; one great nephew, Cameron Williams, Providence, RI; and one great niece, Abbey Williams, Lakeland, FL. Graveside funeral and interment services will be held Monday, September 10, 2018 at 3:00 pm in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. John Hooper officiating. Pallbearers will include: Doug Harper, Steve Williams, Pete Buckner, Cameron Williams, Harvey Wilson and Bobby Cason. Bob Harper will serve as an honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2:00 pm until 2:45 pm at the funeral home. The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Paul Edward Hawkins.