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https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/deante-hawkins-funeral-program/full-view.html Deante Treshawn Hawkins was born to Larry and Cynthia Hawkins on January 23, 1997, in Austin, Texas. Deante graduated from LBJ High School, Austin, TX Class of 2015. Deante was excellent at Football and Track and Field. He held a record for the 400-yard meter at LBJ High School. After graduation from high school, Deante enrolled in college but had a desire to serve his county in the Marines. Due to Deante excellent physical strength, he participated in multiple competitions with the Marines Recruitment office and won several awards. He had a desire to become an elite Marine and join the Force Recon. Deante worked at a Facility in Belton, Texas where he was responsible for the daily care and activities for youths in the state of Texas custody. He also worked at Fort Cavasos where he maintained the lawn, which was one of his passions. Deante helped by volunteering to put together care packages for the homeless which he always made sure everyone received a care package. Deante loved his family, especially his mom and sister and was looking forward to becoming an uncle to his nephew, due this month. He loved dogs and owned a dog named Diesel. He loved fishing, hunting and especially drag racing with his uncle Derek. Deante is preceded in death by his mother Cynthia Peterson-Gibbs, maternal great- grandparents, Mizell and Lela Thorne, paternal great grandparents, Lee Roy Sr, and Bernice Peterson, maternal grandfather Leroy Peterson Jr., paternal grandmother, Carolyn McQuay and paternal grandfather, Larry Crump and Aunt, Taquilla McQuay, great uncles Samuel Thorne and Don Thorne, Sr., great aunt Dorothy Peterson and Cousin Don Thorne Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories sister, Leana Marshy Gibbs, stepdad Roderick Gooden and Willie Gibbs, stepsister, Jasheca Ciera Lyles, grandmother, Gwendolyn Thorne-Peterson; uncles Derek W. Peterson (Debra), Darryl E. Peterson (Michelle) and Stephen B. Peterson., great aunt, Adell Thorne and great uncle, Walter Moore Sr. (Inez), uncle Kenneth Peterson, aunts, Gwendolyn McGrew (Michael), Lossie Peterson, Ruth Felix, Brenda Wright (Michael), Loretta Price (Michael), niece Aubree, nephews Jamaree and Jaylen. A host of cousins, relatives and friends and a special cousin and God parents Debra and Gerald Francis, and God sisters Doneyelle Francis and Gerlicia Francis-Thompson.

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Deante Treshawn Hawkins

January 23, 1997 - March 23, 2024