William "Larry" Lawrence Hawkins

William Lawrence Hawkins was born in Rome, Georgia on September 18, 1951, to Tim and Martha Hawkins. He died on September 28, 2011, of complications related to Multiple Myeloma. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rome, and sang in the Rome Boys Club Choir. He graduated as class valedictorian from Darlington School in 1969, and was named a National Merit Scholar. He attended Georgia Tech and studied Electrical Engineering. He soon after began his career in building and installing pipe organs, and became internationally known for his expertise in designing, installing and voicing pipe and electronic organs. Larry was a beloved friend by all who knew him in the organ industry, the music industry, and in his community. He is survived by his mother, his wife, Janice, and son, Tim of Beaverton, Oregon, and numerous relatives. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Larry’s memory to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. A Celebration of Larry's life is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., on Sunday October 2, 2011 at the Valley Community Presbyterian Church 8060 SW Brentwood St., Portland. Arrangements by Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial, Tigard, Oregon.