James (Jimmy) Thomas Hawthorne, Jr., in his 66th year, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Montgomery, Alabama. Jimmy was born July 10, 1955 to James Sr. and Emilie Hawthorne in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School and the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.
In 2001, Jimmy retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service with tours in Germany, Colorado, Florida, England, and New Mexico. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked in civil service for 11 years.
An avid sports fan, Jimmy loved watching football, hockey and soccer and hitting a few rounds of golf when he had the time. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening with his faithful companion Blue, making perogies, chili sauce and vanilla dips.
Jimmy will be sadly missed by his wife, Joy; sister Mary; son Daniel and his spouse Leigh Ann and granddaughter Waverly; his extended Canadian family; and his cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father James and mother Emilie.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Montgomery Cancer Center or Central Alabama Radiation Oncology.
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