Glen Ray Hawkins, 70, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at his Oak Cliff home on January 27, 2026. Glen was a kind, caring, and giving man whose presence will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and his domestic partner of 24 years.

Glen was born in Amarillo, TX on July 13, 1955, alongside his twin sister, Glenda, to Max and Peggy (Trammell) Hawkins. He lived a full and active life as a teacher, children’s advocate, retailer, and homemaker.

Glen’s greatest joy was tending to his garden, caring for his dogs (Lucie, Nellie, Donnie, Charlie, Teddie, Brodie, Dino, and Wren), and lovingly maintaining his home. He was the center of the universe for those in his life, always caring for them, cooking for them, and offering comfort. He learned to cook from his Grandmother Trammell and carried a lifelong passion for preparing memorable meals for his family, friends, and community.

While Glen’s joy for life was tempered by many afflictions that often left him in pain, he faced each day with the can-do spirit, kindness, and generosity that defined him. His resilience and compassion never wavered.

Glen is survived by his mother, Peggy, his twin sister, Glenda, and his younger siblings, Connie and Lonnie Hawkins, as well as his domestic partner of 24 years, Tom Forsyth. Glen was like a second father to Tom’s children, Daniel Forsyth and Elizabeth Persyn. He will also be deeply missed by his dear friends, Chuck Scott and Ed Brown, who shared in his joys and tribulations. Glen was greatly loved by his Oak Cliff neighbors.

A memorial service celebrating Glen’s life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, located at 1302 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas, TX 75224. A reception will follow immediately after the service in the Parish Hall. The family invites all who knew Glen to attend, share their favorite memories, and contribute photos and stories as we celebrate his life together.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made, or volunteer service performed, in Glen’s memory to either Dallas Animal Services Shelter or the SPCA of Dallas.