Linda Hawkins Thomas 1954-2021 Linda Hawkins Thomas of Opelika was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 7, 1954 and passed away on September 11, 2021. She was 66 years old. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Buckner; brothers, Terry Buckner, Jamie Norred; grandson, Cody Blake Holbrooks. Linda is survived by her husband, James L. Thomas; children, Jenny Hawkins, William R. Hawkins, II, and Casey Lynn Hawkins; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Joann Childs, Nola Coshatt, and Cathy McDonald; brothers, Ronald Buckner, Randy Aston, Perry Stringfellow, and Johnny Buckner, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Family will receive friends Sunday, September 19, 2021 in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m.