George Edwin Hawes Sr. Obituary
The passing of George Edwin Hawes Sr. of Rose Hill, North Carolina occurred on September 9, 2026. George, born on January 13, 1938, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Brantley and Linda Carr Hawes; the mother of his children Betty Lou Hall Hawes; his stepson William Hines Quinn, Jr.; and his sister Anna Lee Earnhart.
He is survived by: his wife Sylvia Wiggins Hawes; his son George Edwin Hawes, Jr. (Katrina); his grandchildren, Amanda Hawes and Alexander "Alex" Hawes of Rose Hill; his son William David Hawes (Amanda); his grandchild Brantley Hawes of Rose Hill; his son Richard Glenn Hawes (Cindy); his grandchildren, Maddox Hawes, Mason Hawes of Hampstead and William "Will" Quinn of Kenansville; and his sister Lois Wellons of New Bern. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home (612 S Norwood St, Wallace, NC 28466). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 13th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel (612 S Norwood St, Wallace, NC 28466).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Genesis Church, Building Fund, 110 S. Sycamore Street, Rose Hill, NC in memory of George Hawes, Sr.
