Tommy Hawkins

Tommy Hawkins, 82, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

Born on November 28, 1943, in Grand Prairie, Texas, Tommy was the beloved son of John and Dorothy Hawkins. Because his father served in the armed forces, Tommy spent much of his childhood living in various towns and states across the country, experiences that helped shape his adaptable nature and love of connecting with people.

Tommy attended Southern Methodist University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Following graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and trained as an aviation navigator. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War before returning home to begin the next chapter of his life and career.

After his military service, Tommy joined Berg Motor Company, where he built a successful professional career. Along the way, he married Connie Kemp on December 19, 1994, and together they built a life centered on family, friendship, and community.

Tommy’s greatest passion was sports. He began by participating in softball and eventually founded a slow-pitch softball team. His love for coaching and mentoring others led him to become a USSSA Slow Pitch State Director. Over time, he expanded his involvement into USSSA baseball, and for the last 25 years of his life, these pursuits became his primary focus. Tommy devoted countless hours to promoting and organizing baseball and slow-pitch softball tournaments throughout West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, creating opportunities for athletes of all ages and leaving a lasting impact on countless families and communities.

In recognition of his dedication and contributions to the sport, Tommy was inducted into the Texas Slow Pitch Hall of Fame. He was also honored with induction into the National USSSA Hall of Fame as a director, reflecting the tremendous respect he earned throughout the youth and amateur sports community.

Tommy was known for his quick wit, playful teasing, and gift for storytelling. Those who knew him understood that his good-natured humor was his way of showing affection and letting people know they mattered. One of his most memorable sayings was, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Family, friends, and colleagues heard this phrase often and knew it perfectly captured Tommy’s larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. Beyond the jokes and stories, he was deeply loyal and genuinely cared about the many people who worked alongside him in USSSA and supported him and Connie throughout the years. He especially appreciated the numerous representatives and staff members of the City of Midland, Texas, whose partnership helped make his baseball and softball tournaments successful.

Tommy is survived by his devoted wife, Connie Hawkins; his son, Jason Hawkins and wife Caprice, and their daughters, Annie Hawkins and Mary Hawkins; his daughter, Stacy Crowe and husband Jeff, and their children, Jackson Crowe and Allison Crowe; and his stepson, Blair Kemp and wife Kaylynn, and their children, Tristan Kemp and Waverly Kemp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Hawkins and Dorothy Hawkins.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland.  Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com

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