Chilton man killed in accident alongside Lorena teen
CHILTON, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A Chilton family is grieving after the loss of a father and a husband.
Jarrett Hawkins, Jr. is one of three people who were killed in a car accident near the Milam/Lee County Line on Tuesday morning. Hawkins Jr. was a beloved husband and father of four.
FOX 44 News first spoke with the Hawkins Family on Tuesday afternoon and got the opportunity to formally interview them on Wednesday. You can view our interview in the video above.
Lisa Hawkins, the wife of Jarrett Hawkins, Jr., says Jarrett was a family man who always put his kids first.
The Hawkins family recently lost their home to a fire and were still in the process of rebuilding when this tragedy struck. If you would like to donate to the family during this difficult time, the link to their GoFundMe fundraiser can be found here.
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