Hey guys, found out some really bad news from Bruce Hawkins this morning. Neil Cothran, a man who has been with Bruce through thick and thin in building Hawks Third Gen Parts, died in a car accident yesterday morning. Bruce asked me to post this up for him:




Donald Neil Cothran Jr. 9/16/1980-6/12/2005
We will be closed June 13-15, 2005 due to the death of Neil Cothran, an employee, f-body enthusiast, & beloved best friend of us at Hawks Third Generation. We ask for your patience & compassion in the next few weeks as he was a huge part of our day to day lives. To all who knew Neil and would like to pay respects, memorial services are as follows
Monday June 13 7:00pm-8:30pm Receiving Friends at Gray's Mortuary in Pelzer SC & Funeral Services will be Tuesday June 14 2:00pm at Beech Springs Tabernacle in Ware Place, burial will be at Greenville Memorial Gardens.






Neil was a really good guy. Although I only got to meet him briefly on my two trips to Hawks, it was obvious that he was into f-bodies (especially 3rd gens) as much as any of us.

The 3rd gen Camaro in the picture was Neil's, and was one of the first LS1 conversions that Hawk's did. Neil was the wiring expert, and was Bruce's right hand man.

Neil was personally working on my car, so I'm not sure how long that is going to set the project back................. but right now, it just doesn't seem that important.

Please send your prayers for Neil's family (he was an only child), his friends, and his co-workers at Hawks Third Gen Parts.

Adam LaClair

 

Thats absolutely terrible. I remember seeing him and his car at shows and breifly talking to him on a few occasions. Seemed like a great guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hawk's and his family.

 

Man that just sucks.

My prayers go out to Neil, his family and the Hawk's Crew.

 

terrible tragedy. i met him only once . very sad to here the news much prayers out to everyone who knew neil .. and to family and co-workers...