Rico Bondaro Hawkins

Mr. Rico “G Boy” Bondaro Hawkins was born on April 27, 1995, in Mississippi.  On Friday, February 4, 2022, Rico transitioned from this earthly world to his heavenly home at the age of 26.  He had a smile that captivated many hearts and a spirit that will never be forgotten.  Rico had a true passion and gift when breeding and training dogs.  He also knew his way around the kitchen and on the grill and immensely enjoyed doing so.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sharon D. Brown; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Brown; paternal grandfather, Wayne E. Hawkins; paternal great-grandparents, Amos and Arnetta  Salter; uncle, Cedric Barnes; great aunt, Lena Mae Hartfield; and niece, Kalani Brown.

Rico leaves to cherish his loving memories to his mother, Tonya (Lisa Lee) Brown; father, Randy Wayne Hawkins; siblings, Terica D. Brown, Quincy C. Brown, My’ Liyah James, My’Asia Jones, Torrey Barnes Jr., Jimon Dixon Ebony Calhoun, Jamie Martin, Candius Martin, A'Monte Martin;  grandfather, Elvis  “Mamie” Salter; aunts, Erica Brown, LaSharon Brown, Shaneca Giraudy, Nicaela Salter, Samantha (David) McCorvey, Shaquanna Payton; uncles, Damian Brown, Jerry Brown, Karlos Brown, James Brown, Joshua Salter, Norde (Radonna) White, and Montrez Rudolph; niece, Kambree Brown; nephew, Quincy Brown Jr.; mother of unborn son, Kawai Biggs; devoted cousins, De’Arra Wells, Flossie Robbins, and L’oreal Chanel Banks; Godmothers, Marissa Bagardo and Krystal Edwards; special friends and family, Terrance Fox Jr., Tarin Cole, and LaMya Mitchell; along with a host of many cousins, other family, and friends that will forever miss him dearly with his smile that will forever remain in our hearts.

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