John Robert Hawes III Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Robert Hawes III (Burgaw, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on December 8, 2025 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Robert Hawes III to show support.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Robert Hawes, Jr. and Margaret Annette Davis Hawes. He is survived by: his siblings, Margaret Hawes Blackwell (Joe), Roger Davis Hawes and Virginia Hawes Gallien; his niece McCotta Blackwell Wilson (Todd); and his nephews, Shawn David Gallien and Cody Marks.