Robert Earl Hawthorne was born in Brewton, Alabama on July 21, 1932. At the age of 10, he moved to Crestview, Florida, where he grew up and raised his family. He was a 1951 graduate of Crestview High School, anda proud member of the Big Red Machine. Later he moved to Holt, Florida where he spent the remainder of his life. He passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the age of 92.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Ina Deese Hawthorne and his oldest daughter, Delores (Dee) Hawthorne.
He leaves behind his two remaining children, son Anthony (Tony) and wife Deborah Hawthorne and daughter Wanda Hawthorne.
He also leaves behind a brother Donald and wife Barbara Hawthorne.
He also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren
Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Friday, March 21, from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service. Burial will follow in the Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service.
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Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
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