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1953
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2017
Arthur Hawthorne Obituary
8/23/1953 - 5/14/2017
Gulfport, MS
Arthur Lewis Hawthorne was born in Hattiesburg, MS. He was affectionately known to his family and friends as "Groove". He was formally employed at Gregory Construction Company, Mississippi Power and Ingalls Shipyard and was a member of Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church. Arthur Hawthorne passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Gulfport at the age of 63.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Earleen Hawthorne.
Arthur Lewis leaves to cherish his memories: daughters: Fanya Hawthorne-Wilson (Ron Wilson) of Oakland, CA and D'Jwana Spann-Stallings (Greg Stallings) of Kansas City, KS; sister: Angela Hawthorne of Gulfport; brothers: Bobby Hawthorne of Biloxi, Clarence Hawthorne (Donna Hawthorne), Jerry Hawthorne and Freddie Hawthorne of Gulfport; five grandchildren: BeJour Wilson, Darrion Wilson, Baylei Wilson, Morgan Stallings and Jordan Spann; aunt: Catherine Forte'; uncle: Liddell McNair; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be 2PM Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Good Deeds. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time.
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Iules Patton
May 25, 2017
The PATTON FAMILY send our Prayers and Condolences to the Hawthorne Family.
Iules and Danis Patton
Elisha Hall
May 24, 2017
Hall's Family send our love and Condolences to Arthur Hawthorne Family and love ones.
Lish Holloway
May 19, 2017
To: The Hawthorne Family
We offer our condolences to you, we pray that Our God will continue to strengthen an comfort your hearts during this season of your lives.
Sincerely,
Lish & Marcia Holloway
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