Background
Hawkins, Benny Frank was born on February 27, 1931 in Chattanooga. Son of Bennie and Corinne Virginia (Few) Hawkins.
Hawkins, Benny Frank was born on February 27, 1931 in Chattanooga. Son of Bennie and Corinne Virginia (Few) Hawkins.
Bachelor of Science, Morehouse College, 1952. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Meharry Medical College, 1958. Master of Science, University Iowa, 1972.
Certified in Periodontics, University Iowa, 1972.
Commissioned captain, United States Air Force, 1958; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force, 1958-1978; dentist, United States Air Force, 1958-1978; retired, United States Air Force, 1978; associate professor college dentistry, U. Iowa, Iowa City, since 1978.
Fellow International College Dentists. Member American Dental Association, American Academy Periodontology, International Association Dental Research, American Association Dental School, National Association Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (Distinguished Alumni award 1986), National Dental Association, Rotary.
Married E. Marie Harvey, June 28, 1954. Children: Benny F. Junior, Christopher T., Rachel M.