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Gary Hawthorne

06/26/1962 - 11/26/2017

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Obituary For Gary Hawthorne

A visitation will be held for Gary Don Hawthorne on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 6-8 at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, TX. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:00AM at Dannel Funeral home with Rev. Peter Horn officiating. Burial will follow at Holloway Cemetery in Luella, TX. Gary Don Hawthorne was born in Howe, TX to George and Linda Hawthorne on June 26, 1962. He went to school at Howe High School and made quite the reputation for the Hawthorne name in his hometown. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He worked as an insurance adjuster for over 10 years. His family was his first priority, especially his children, and he was always there to make sure they had everything they needed. He was fearless, he loved working with his hands and doing anything he could outdoors, including shooting guns, fishing, building things and riding four-wheelers. He is loved by many and will forever be missed. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, George Henry Hawthorne and Linda Mae Rigsbay, along with several extended family members. Gary is survived by his seven children, Justin Hawthorne and his wife Michael Spence, Greg Hawthorne and his wife Natsumi Hawthorne, Bradley Hawthorne, Logan Widdison, Kendra Viggers and her husband Justin Viggers, Taylor Hawthorne, and Behati Hawthorne, his siblings, Larry Hawthorne and Landa Hawthorne, his grandchildren, Kyle, Liam, Braxton, Hana, Natalie, Kaleb, Kason, and Kolby, and his cousins Rocky Hawthorne, Jimmy Hawthorne, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. The family of Gary Hawthorne wishes to extend our sincere thanks to each Police Officer, EMT, Firefighter, Doctor, Nurse and friend who rushed out to help the day of the tragedy that took Gary away. They also wish to extend gratitude to each person who has reached out to show their love in this painful time. You may sign the online guestbook at www.dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 12/04/2017

    Chris Hayes

    Hawthorne family I'm very sorry for your loss. I graduated with Larry and I got to know Gary because of him. It was always a pleasure talking with Gary as I ran into him throughout the years. ~ Chris Hayes, Howe, Texas

  • 12/04/2017

    Chris Hayes

    To the Hawthorne family I'm very sorry for your loss. Gary was a very kind person. It was always a pleasure to talk with him as I ran into him throughout the years. I graduated with Larry and always knew how he looked up to his big brother. ~ Chris Hayes, Howe, Texas

  • 12/03/2017

    Gerry Monolo

    ~ Gerry Monolo

  • 12/02/2017

    Liliane Ganapamo

    Friendship is a blessing, and to all who have a friend, It's one of the most precious gifts that life could ever send. You've given friendship meaning in a way that's all you own, With the special gift And talents that belong to you alone, and I know that of the blessings I could hope for life to send ,None could make me happier than knowing you're my friend. ~ Liliane Ganapamo, Mandeville, Louisiana

  • 12/01/2017

    Wendell Troxtell

    So sorry for your loss Gary was such a good guy. Wendell Troxtell and family ~ Wendell Troxtell, Sherman, Texas

  • 12/01/2017

    Karen terry

    Gary u were like a brother too me. My momma treated u 4 boys as her own. We had good times. U turned out to be a pretty good egg , but u were the most aggravating turd and would die laughing the whole time, but i loved u anyway. The Hawthorne's and Kellis was a house hold name in the Drake's house. I talked and kept up with u boys no matter what state u were in. Luva, KAREN ~ Karen terry, colbert, Oklahoma

  • 11/30/2017

    Kristi Kellis

    ~ Kristi Kellis, Denison, Texas

  • 11/30/2017

    Kathy Drake

    I have many good memories of Gary along with Larry, Rocky, and Jimmy. They were in and out of our house all the years we lived in the country together. I enjoyed the pictures Gary showed on FB of him and Baheti, esp her polishing his nails and making hairbows. He loved his family!! RIP Gary! ~ Kathy Drake, Rattan, Oklahoma

  • 11/30/2017

    Robert Hargrove

    What can be said about Gary that you don't already know. He was everything a great person could be to all who knew him, wasn't a bad bowler either. Thanks for all the great memories Cuz...... He will be missed by every person he ever came in contact with. Robert and Annette Hargrove ~ Robert Hargrove, Sherman, Texas

  • 11/29/2017

    gerry monolo

    Gary was a great person, son,brother,grandpa,uncle, dad,cousin,nephew,he was one of the best, he will be missed.love you Gary Don, aunt Gerry ~ gerry monolo, saint louis, Missouri

  • 11/29/2017

    Paul Johnson

    Gary was one of the best friends I had growing up in Howe. We not only went to school together, but to church. His family was very special to us. My father was especially proud to have the Hawthorne family in his church. I will be forever grateful for his friendship and for the memories we shared as kids. ~ Paul Johnson, Rogers, Arkansas

  • 11/29/2017

    Debbie, Darrell, and Duane Bowers

    We all went to school with Gary. He was a good man and I know he loved his children very much! Prayers for your family during this hard loss. ~ Debbie, Darrell, and Duane Bowers, Tom Bean, Texas

  • 11/29/2017

    Debra Walsh

    Gary u are a special kind joyfully person you gave lots of love to your children and family may you rest in peace and may we all join you in heaven someday tell aunt Linda and uncle man I love them and miss them ~ Debra Walsh, Whitewright Texas

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