J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Hawes, Sean P.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Sean “Seanie” Patrick Hawes, age 9, of St. Mary’s in Norfolk went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 19, 2008. In spite of having cerebral palsy, Seanie enjoyed life. He enjoyed activities such as swimming, inner tubing, going to the beach as well as many activities he shared with his friends at St. Mary’s. Seanie is survived by his parents, Jason Carl Hawes and Joy Elaine Greise Hawes; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Patricia Hawes; maternal grandparents, Thomas A. Jr. and Suellen Greise; paternal great grandmother, Alma Bowden; maternal great grandparents, Clinton and Ethel Wilhelm, Elden and Charlotte Mowery and Thomas A. Greise, Sr. and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and caregivers. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 from 7 to 9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 11 am. Burial will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children, 6171 Kempsville Circle,.Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Jason & Joy,

No one can fully understand the hurt and sorrow you feel at this time and only Our Lord Jesus Christ can fill the void. Fix your eyes on Him and live your lives to glorify His presence in you. The best way to honor Sean is to honor the One who let you be part of this sweet child's short but, beautiful life. Sue, Tom, Patricia and Dennis thank you for demonstrating to the world your faith and love. You taught us all how to be good Grandparents and better people.

Roger and Vickie Bowden

Posted by: Roger And Vickie at February 2, 2008 08:44 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. What a beautiful angel he is. Please know that I love you all and our deepest sympathy's go out to both families. Love, Amy, Chris, Brenda, Austin and Thalia Persianni

Posted by: Amy Bowden Persianni at January 23, 2008 07:45 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
May God's love be felt more now than ever and may Sean Patrick be safe in the Lord's arms forever and a day, healthy and whole for all eternity.

Love and prayers in Jesus Name,

Justin and Lisa Jones

Posted by: Justin and Lisa Jones at January 23, 2008 05:48 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will miss seeing Seanie at St. Mary's. I am comforted knowing Seanie is watching over all of us.
With Love.

Posted by: Terry Lyle at January 22, 2008 09:05 PM

Know that we are lifting you up in prayer before our heavenly Father, praying that He will draw you close in this hour of need and bless you all with the peace which surpasses all understanding.

We love you very much,
Rev. Michael Whitesides & the body of Christ at Bear Marsh Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Olive, NC

Posted by: Rev. Michael Whitesides at January 22, 2008 04:46 PM

I can't help but remember you telling us about Saleem praying for Seanie to be like him, Now he is! Something else that gave me great comfort that Brother Miles said one Sunday. When they say Goodbye to us they say Hello to God. What a wonderful thing to know. He will be missed, he is loved, he will never be lost to us. We love you, God Bless You in you time of need, David, Marie, Anna, Rachel, Andrew

Posted by: The Williams Family at January 22, 2008 01:18 PM

We are deeply saddened about the family's loss. However, during Sean's life we seen the love, patience, hard work and dedication that all should have but few actually commit. Sue and Tom we know you had assistance by other family members but you should know that Sean can now look down and be thankful for what you were willing to give up for him. More importantly God will do the same.

Posted by: Aaron, Angela, Amanda and Allison Gay at January 20, 2008 08:42 PM