Walter Hawkins Dies

It is with great sadness that I have to post this...Gospel great Bishop Walter Hawkins died today after battling cancer for some time. We send our prayers and support to Edwin Hawkins, Lynette Hawkins-Stephens, his former wife Tremaine Hawkins, his son Jamie Hawkins (Walter Hawkins Jr.), his daughter Trystan, The Love Center Church and all of his family and friends.

As news of Hawkin's passing hit the internet, many fans took to Facebook:

"Rest in Peace Walter Hawkins. If you know anything about gospel music, this man IS a Trailblazer."

"Listening to Walter Hawkins cd..rest in peace"

"OMG I just found out that Walter Hawkins passed away. Lord........ I just feel like jamming his music right now to honor him."

"I used to love listening to Walter Hawkins"

Hawkins gave us many Gospel hits, such as "Thank You",& "Be Grateful", "Never Alone", "Changed" and my favorite "Going Up Yonder" just to name a few.

WATCH | Walter Hawkins - "Thank You"