John 'Jack' Harry Hawes

CORNELIUS, N.C. - John Jack Harry Hawes, formerly of Danville, passed peacefully on March 7, 2019 after a life well-lived. He was born on March 4, 1941 in Chicago Heights, IL, to Harry Burton Hawes and Jane Ann {Houran} Hawes. Jack was raised in Danville, IL and was an Eagle Scout; he graduated from Schlarman HS in 1959. Returning to Chicago, he graduated from Northwestern University in 1963. Jack served his country in the US Army from 1967-69. He was an entrepreneur, salesman, and real estate investor. Having spent time in DC, TX, IN, and 25 years in Louisville, KY, he finally found his home in Charlotte, NC. He retired as owner of Glasgow-Bridges Box Co. in 2005. Jack was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Huntersville, a Kentucky Colonel, and an American Legion member. Best known for his warm smile, distinctive broadcasting voice, lifelong love of boating and entertaining, he was blessed to spend his final years living on Lake Norman enjoying the water and hosting his many friends. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Catherine N. Hawes, and eldest granddaughter, Stephanie Catherine Sherry. He is survived by his daughter, Jo Anne (David) Sherry, his son, Hardin H. (Jamie) Hawes, brother, Hardin William (Marilyn) Hawes, his niece, Elizabeth Hawes (Jason) Ng, his nephew, John Hardin (Meghaan) Hawes, his grandchildren, Eleanor M. Starr, Catherine Clarke Hawes, Hardin Jamison Hawes, and best friend, Jennievee Holbrook, and Ron Hewett. A Memorial Celebration of Jacks life will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 444 E Main St, Danville. He will be laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville. Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Westville assisted his family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local Habitat for Humanity. Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.