Michael Raeburn Hawes Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2026-03-01T18:00:00
End: 2026-03-01T19:00:00
Location: Quinn McGowen Funeral Home

In loving memory of Michael Raeburn Hawes (Burgaw, North Carolina), who departed this world on February 27, 2026 at the age of 77. Michael leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Michael may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He was predeceased by: his father Mike; and his wife Sharon Meeks Hawes. He is survived by: his children, Sharon Hawes Rowell (James) and Darren Hawes (Reba); his grandchildren, Brooke Rowell, Ava Rowell and Michael Darren Hawes, Jr.; and his pet Sassy.

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Quinn-Mc Gowen Funeral Home

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March 1, 2026

Patricia Hawes wrote a sympathy message

“Mike was my husbands cousin. I met him once as he stood drunk outside his mother's funeral. His daddy's name was Pete, not Mike. He is also survived by a sister, niece and nephew. God rest his soul Praying peace for the family he acknowleded and the one he did not.”

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308 W Fremont St, Burgaw, NC 28425

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