ROCKINGHAM — Maurice Dawkins, 94, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at Fox Hollow Assisted Living in Southern Pines.
He was born May 15, 1927 in Richmond County, a son of the late William B. and Florence Easterling Dawkins.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Naomi D. Dawkins in 2016; brothers, Perry, Bruce, Roy, Carl, Ray and Ned; sisters, Mary Grace Hackney, Mattie King and Josie Hall.
Surviving are daughters Nancy King of Laurel Hill and Teresa (Mel) Gardner of Holly Springs; granddaughter, Ashley (Mat) Strangman of Wilmington; and a large extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Dawkins served in the U.S. Marines and retired from the textile industry. He was a lifelong member of Green Lake United Methodist Church. He enjoyed his retirement time working on small engines and appliances. Earlier in life, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and dirt track racing.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at 2p.m. at Green Lake United Methodist Church with Jackie Dawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends from 12:45-1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Green Lake United Church Cemetery Fund, 215 Clearfield Drive, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Dawkins family.
