Terry Hawkins, 87, passed away on November 11th, 2025 at Cedar Hill Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis. He was born on December 7th, 1937 and was preceded in death by his beautiful and beloved wife, Ginny and his parents. He is survived by his brother, James Hawkins, his dear friend, Pam Robison and her children: Brendan, Kasey, George and Cameron. He is also survived by numerous friends: Rick Granati of “G” Force, Bill Jander, Adam Revelant, Mike Neely, Dave Burhenn, Adrian Wooly, Web Robinson and Fred Perotta, along with many that are deceased, his best friend since the age of 8, Tom Robinson and his wife Gay, as well as: Jerry Stirling, Mike McReady, Rocky Palumbo, Jim and Mary Pasquale and Don Caputo.

Terry was a resident of Freedom for many years and was the owner of Hawkins Music Store in New Brighton for 51 years. He started Hawkins Music Store in Rochester and closed that location shortly after opening the New Brighton location. His instruments were repaired and restored at the very capable hands of John Roebuck. He was an accomplished musician and played trumpet at the age of 15 with members of the Pittsburgh Symphony. He performed at numerous nite spots from the Polo Lounge in Pompano Beach Florida to the Top of the Triangle in Pittsburgh. He played piano at the Wooden Angel in Beaver every week for 35 years. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1955 and attended Geneva College and Point Park University. He was inducted into the Beaver County Hall of Fame. He was also a six year veteran of the US Army 347th Quarter Master at Fort Dix, New Jersey where he was the company bugler.

In lieu of flowers, he would like donations to go to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001, in honor of his beloved cat, Bella, who passed away on April 19th, 2025.

Friends will be received on Sunday, November 16th, from 3-7 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Private interment will take place in Oak Grove Freedom Cemetery, 1101 9th Street Extension, Freedom.