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Eddie Hawthorne Obituary

Hawthorne Sr., Eddie Age 89, of Gary, IN, passed away at home on June 19, 2014. He was born May 14, 1925 in Butler, AL to the late Ed and Carrie Bell Hawthorne. He united in Holy Matrimony to the late Pearl Madison in 1947. To this union, seven children were born. He retired from LTV formerly known as Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Services will be held on June 28, 2014 at Williams Chapel COGIC, 2201 Tennessee Street, Gary, IN 46407. Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Home going services will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Anthony K. Williams, officiating. www.smithbizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 25, 2014.

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Ricky Gunn

June 28, 2014

RIP Eddie,

Jackson Family

June 27, 2014

We share this time of sorrow with you. Rest in the comfort of knowing God has him in His arms.

Brenda Brown Cistrunk

June 26, 2014

The Hawthrone family I am so sorry to hear about your dad.Be encouraged.

LaQuila Nelson

June 25, 2014

May his peace be with you and the family in this time of need.
We are praying daily for you and you family.

Penny Elliott

June 25, 2014

My love, prayers and condolences goes out the Sis. Scott and family. Most of all comfort doing this time of your lose. Gone but never forgotten. Treasure the memories.

Danyelle Henderson

June 25, 2014

Grandfather words can not begin to express how much you will be missed. To my family we know that weeping my endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. Let's continue to hold on to the percious memories. I love you all to life! You shall forever remain in my heart!! R.I.P. Granddaddy

Rosemarie Murray

June 25, 2014

May the family find comfort in knowing one day we will be able to see our loved ones again.

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