Joseph Brown Hawthorne
Joseph Brown Hawthorne, 61 of Marion and Prospect, died Friday January 14, 2022 at the Marion General Hospital.
He was born May 11, 1960 in Marion to William B. Hawthorne and Maxine (Morgan) Hawthorne, his mom survives in Prospect.
Joe was retired from Marion Steel, where he worked as a Press Operator for many years. He was a 1978 graduate of the Pleasant High School.
His family was the most important thing in his life, he loved spending time with his kids and doting on his mom. He was a good provider for them.
Joe enjoyed tinkering around his garage and going fishing when he could.
Surviving along with his mom are his children: Kristen (Richard) Collins of Marion and Todd J. (Jennifer) Hawthorne of Petersburg, Indiana
Grandchildren: Brandon and Bradley Hawthorne, Alexia Carroll, Amariona, Adaryn and Aleigha Collins
One great grandson: Jay Brown
Siblings: William B. Hawthorne of Marion and Rosanne (Ken) Seiter of Marion
Graveside services will be held Wednesday January 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Prospect Cemetery. Pastor Steve Whitaker will officiate.
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect is assisting the family
Memorial gifts may be made to the funeral home to help with unexpected expenses.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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