Celebrating the life of
Walter Oliver Hawley
January 16, 1917 - October 08, 2010
Walter Oliver Hawley, 93, died Friday, October 8, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Washington, D.C., and was a 1941 graduate of the University of Maryland. He served his country in the United States Army 30th Infantry Division in Normandy and Northern France during World War II as a surgical technician. He worked for the Department of Agriculture as a horticulturist for 27 years during which time he was the Director of the Bamboo Farm in Savannah. He was a member of Whitefield United Methodist Church and served as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for 22 years and was also a member of the U.S. Tybee Light Power Squadron from 1967 to 1984.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Hawley, who passed away in 1991.
He is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Eileen and Jerry Mizelle, and Patty and Mac Thompson, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and his dear friend Diane.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 11, 2010 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31419, or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our Brother, Walter O. Hawley, Class of 1939 of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Brother Hawley, and we lament the loss of one of our own. The Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland
- Joseph E. Criscuoli, College Park, MD
To The Family We were saddened to hear of Walter's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. We met Walter when we were living at The Squares. He loved to dance, and we always enjoyed watching him at the parties. Just a couple of weeks ago, I was visiting at Palmetto. Although he did not recognize me, I am so glad I took the time to talk with him. May he rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and the family.
- Marie and Bill Robinson, , GA
Patty, John and I are so very sorry to learn of your loss. I know it was hard these last few months to see your father suffer so much. He had a full and blessed life with your mother and you and Eileen and your children who loved him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you and Mac, Nancy and John
- Nancy Birkheimer, Savannah, GA
We love you and will miss you. May you rest now.
- Rickie, Angela and Miranda Bucy, , GA
I am sorry for your lose of a wonderful friend and family member. I have heard many words of Uncle Walter from John, all kind and some funny. Heart warming stories, I know that he will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with each of you, as you all take one last moment and memory with Walter here on earth. I only wish that, I could have met him. My love and prayers, Patricia
- Patricia Clark, Rochelle, GA
Patty, Eileen and your families Walter and Dorothy were very special friends to us. We met them in 1957 and became part of your family. Our family has been so blessed to know your family. We have loss the closest and dearest friends anyone can ever have. Our prayers go out to you. We truly share your sorrow but also rejoice at the many good times we have had together. All our love,
- Johnny and Frances, Rincon, GA
Uncle Walter, You will truly be missed, especially by your Goddaughter, Dottie. I am so thankful she made it there in time to see you one last time and to be with you on Friday. Patty, Eileen and family members, please know that we are so very sorry for your loss. Dottie has always talked about y'all so much and how much you all mean to her and the entire Crow family. Patty, please tell Mac I can't wait to come down to Savannah real soon to see wedding video with little Dottie in it. We'll bring the Maker's Mark and celebrate Walter's life. Sincerely, Steve Biehl Dottie's Husband
- Steve Biehl, Charlotte, NC
Uncle Walter, I will forever miss you and Aunt Dorothy. I am so thankful I was able to drive down Friday to be with you one last time. I love you so much. You and Aunt Dorothy meant the world to me and I am so glad you no longer know any pain and you can dance your heart away and finally be reunited with Aunt Dorothy. We are all so blessed and so lucky to have been a part of Uncle Walter and Aunt Dorothy's lives and both touched so many of us and made such a difference in all our lives. I will always and forever cherish my memories of you, especially you and Aunt Dorothy ALWAYS coming over Christmas night to see us kids set everything out on our beds just so you and Aunt Dorothy could see. I still have my very special tinker bell necklace you gave me when I was a vey young child and I had it right with me yesterday when I was with you by your bedside. Forever rest in peace Uncle Walter and I love you. Sincerely, Your Goddaughter, Dottie
- Dorothy E. Biehl Crow, Chalotte, NC
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our Brother, Walter O. Hawley, Class of 1939 of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Brother Hawley, and we lament the loss of one of our own. The Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland
- Joseph E. Criscuoli, College Park, MD
To The Family We were saddened to hear of Walter's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. We met Walter when we were living at The Squares. He loved to dance, and we always enjoyed watching him at the parties. Just a couple of weeks ago, I was visiting at Palmetto. Although he did not recognize me, I am so glad I took the time to talk with him. May he rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and the family.
- Marie and Bill Robinson, , GA
Patty, John and I are so very sorry to learn of your loss. I know it was hard these last few months to see your father suffer so much. He had a full and blessed life with your mother and you and Eileen and your children who loved him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you and Mac, Nancy and John
- Nancy Birkheimer, Savannah, GA
We love you and will miss you. May you rest now.
- Rickie, Angela and Miranda Bucy, , GA
I am sorry for your lose of a wonderful friend and family member. I have heard many words of Uncle Walter from John, all kind and some funny. Heart warming stories, I know that he will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with each of you, as you all take one last moment and memory with Walter here on earth. I only wish that, I could have met him. My love and prayers, Patricia
- Patricia Clark, Rochelle, GA
Patty, Eileen and your families Walter and Dorothy were very special friends to us. We met them in 1957 and became part of your family. Our family has been so blessed to know your family. We have loss the closest and dearest friends anyone can ever have. Our prayers go out to you. We truly share your sorrow but also rejoice at the many good times we have had together. All our love,
- Johnny and Frances, Rincon, GA
Uncle Walter, You will truly be missed, especially by your Goddaughter, Dottie. I am so thankful she made it there in time to see you one last time and to be with you on Friday. Patty, Eileen and family members, please know that we are so very sorry for your loss. Dottie has always talked about y'all so much and how much you all mean to her and the entire Crow family. Patty, please tell Mac I can't wait to come down to Savannah real soon to see wedding video with little Dottie in it. We'll bring the Maker's Mark and celebrate Walter's life. Sincerely, Steve Biehl Dottie's Husband
- Steve Biehl, Charlotte, NC
Uncle Walter, I will forever miss you and Aunt Dorothy. I am so thankful I was able to drive down Friday to be with you one last time. I love you so much. You and Aunt Dorothy meant the world to me and I am so glad you no longer know any pain and you can dance your heart away and finally be reunited with Aunt Dorothy. We are all so blessed and so lucky to have been a part of Uncle Walter and Aunt Dorothy's lives and both touched so many of us and made such a difference in all our lives. I will always and forever cherish my memories of you, especially you and Aunt Dorothy ALWAYS coming over Christmas night to see us kids set everything out on our beds just so you and Aunt Dorothy could see. I still have my very special tinker bell necklace you gave me when I was a vey young child and I had it right with me yesterday when I was with you by your bedside. Forever rest in peace Uncle Walter and I love you. Sincerely, Your Goddaughter, Dottie
- Dorothy E. Biehl Crow, Chalotte, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
