John Charles Hawley

John Charles Hawley, age 70, born April 22, 1948 went to be with the Lord April 26, 2018 when his earthly suit ceased working and his spirit went to be with Jesus. John was looking forward to being with Jesus and seeing all of his family that he loved and that had already gone to Heaven. John is now free, healthy and restored, walking on streets of gold. John’s heart’s desire is that his entire family and friends have a personal relationship with Jesus and to know and trust the Lord with their lives. John was born in Chanute, KS, to Charles and Zona Hawley. John excelled in football, basketball, baseball and track. John was drafted into the army and served during the Vietman war, from 1968-1970 when he was honorably discharged. John moved to Texas and worked in construction, helping build high-rises in the Dallas and Fort Worth, TX areas. John met his future wife in Lake Jackson, Texas, and they married in 1989. They lived in Angleton, TX where he worked at Dow Chemical in construction until 1993. John gave his heart to Jesus in 1989. His goal was to continuously learn more and more about the Lord. John and his wife served in Northway Baptist church throughout their time living in Angleton. John later went to work at TDCJ and moved to Huntsville in 1995 to care for family. John and his wife joined Family Faith Church and hosted Home Touch bible study in their home for a number of years. John retired from TDCJ in 1996. John was especially close with his Chanute High school graduating class of 1967, and attended reunions, recently celebrating their 50th reunion. John enjoyed auto racing, hunting, fishing and traveling with his wife. John was a member of Family Faith Church where he hosted bible study in his home for several years. John loved his family with all his heart. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life. He loved his wife with an unconditional love. John was a faithful and loving husband and father. John is preceded in death by his brother Roy Hawley; sister Patricia Hawley Stone; sister Janice Hawley; daughters Skeeter Hawley and Gena Peltier Johnson; son-in-law Joel Johnson; sister-in-law Karen Stone Hawley; sister-in-law Geneva (Neva) Gaines; mother-in-law Kathryn Gaines; father-in-law B.J. Gaines, Sr. John is survived by his wife, Becky Gaines Hawley of 28 years; son, Scott Hawley and wife Ashley; son, Will Peltier and wife Kelly; grandchildren, Sarah, Kaylee, Alexis and Madison Hawley, Jackson and Avery Peltier; brother Don Hawley; brother Bob Hawley and wife Fran; sister-in-law Janice Hawley; brother-in-law Dennis Stone; brother-in-law B.J Gaines, JR. and wife Mary Ann; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins great-nieces and nephews and a special friend Roy Maxwell, his racing buddy. Family will receive friends Friday, May 4th, 10am at Family Faith Church, Huntsville, TX with a Memorial service at 11am at Family Faith Church. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com.

John Charles Hawley

April 22, 1948 - April 26, 2018