Robert Tyrone Hawkins

Robert Tyrone Hawkins, affectionately known as “Hawk” was born on June 21, 1960, to the late Robert and Evelyn Hawkins in Brooklyn, New York. As a youth Tyrone was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Evening Star Baptist Church, where he sang with the Washington L. Lundy Choir. Tyrone enjoyed playing sports in the neighborhood as a youth. He would often spend summers in South Carolina and Virgina, where he worked alongside his cousin Fred, and his grandparents, who taught him farming. Tyrone was educated in the New York City Public School system. He relocated to Virginia where he graduated from Randolph Henry High School. Upon graduation, Tyrone joined the United States Navy, as a Aviation Machinist’s Mate where he served proudly until he completed his service. Upon completing his tour of duty, Tyrone returned to Brooklyn, NY, where he spent a great deal of time with Denise. They were later married in 1986. Building a life of love, faith and devotion, they raised four glorious children. Tyrone was a respected NYPD School Safety Officer. He received numerous citations and awards and was highly recognized for his dedication and service to his peers and the community. Tyrone was also an active member of the Mason Society; an organization committed to mentoring and uplifting young men. Known for his generosity and his warm, welcoming spirit, Tyrone never hesitated to lend a helping hand. He had a gift for connecting with others, and a deep passion for mentoring children, positively impacting many lives throughout the years. Tyrone wore many hats and touched many hearts in the span of his lifetime. He wore the name “Hawk” proudly. Tyrone loved to laugh, make people feel welcomed, and loved to see everyone enjoying and experiencing all that life had to offer. He brought many people together to create and share experiences with one another. Tyrone was a Counselor of the Explorers Program in the Brooklyn South Division of School Safety. He provided teenagers with a safe environment away from home and made each of them feel a sense of purpose, while maintaining an environment of fun and discipline. Tyrone also organized a softball team for the Brooklyn South School Safety Division, fostering kinship for himself and his colleagues. He made small but grand gestures by teaching neighborhood children how to ride bikes and various other childhood outdoor activities. In addition, Tyrone was a member of the Brooklyn Youth Umpire Association. Tyrone had a heart, pure and genuine, to serve his neighbors in a meaningful way and all who knew him would agree. During the summer of 2024, he orchestrated his blocks 1st Annual Summer Block Party, to bring together neighbors, family and friends on the block to have fun, food and laughter. Of all the roles Tyrone cherished, none meant more to him than that of a loving family man. His greatest joy was found in being a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He simply had an overflow of love in his heart, of which he poured into many; he was truly “One in a Million” and an honorable man to all who knew and loved him. Tyrone peacefully departed this life on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tyrone was preceded in death by his grandparents Raymond and Katie White, and Edward and Marie Moultrie, his parents, Robert and Evelyn Hawkins, his sister Venus Hawkins-Lebby, bonus brother Kareem, uncle Rickie Fogg and his aunt Lillian. Tyrone leaves to mourn his devoted loving wife of 39 years, Denise, his sons Londell, Robert, Henry and beloved daughter Nya. Daughter in laws Elisabeth and Marlene, one brother Desmond, four bonus sisters, Kareema, Ivory, Melanie and Chelsea. Grandchildren, Kaila, Isaiah, Mia, Nathaniel, Nicholas, and Gabriel, one great-granddaughter Kru. Uncles Edward, Jr. (Juanita), Randolph (Vivian), and Aunt Yolanda. Cousins Fred (Mary), Gladys, Tashaun, Frankie, Marvetta, Monique, Rickie, Duval, Clifford, and Raymond. Rahim, Venus and Latoya. In-laws, Jacqueline, Mildred, Charles (Tameka), Sheila, James, Sekou (Soni) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Tyrone leaves behind a legacy of love, community service, and unwavering dedication to others. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege to know and love him.

Robert Tyrone Hawkins

June 21, 1960 - June 25, 2025