Obituary of Willie Ned Hawthorne

Willie Ned Hawthorne, 62 years old of Fort Walton Beach, Florida has crossed over to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Willie was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on May 16, 1960 to Ned and Irene Hawthorne. He excepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School. Willlie was married to Margaret Bridgewater and was a proud owner of Big Daddy Auto Cleaner for 18 years. Willie is survived by two daughters, Litiusse "Nikki" Hawthorne and Stephanie Hawthorne, both of Fort Walton Beach; Godson, Keshun Lewis of Hammond, Louisiana; grandchildren, Jycobie "Baby" Hawthorne, DeWalen "Big Man" Robinson, Regiana "Love" Robinson and DaMarion Brown; sister, Dorothy Hawthorne of Fort Walton Beach; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Robert) Bridgewater, Joyce (Lenard) Gaten, Vanda (Earl) Burton, brother-in-law, James Bridgewater; mother-in-law, Gladys Bridgewater, all from Hammond, Louisiana; brother-in-law, Alvin (Alice) Bridgewater Jr. from Michigan; Aunt, Francis Hawthorne of Fort Walton Beach; special friend, Michael Wallmack of Fort Walton Beach; and lots of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Irene and Ned Hawthorne; sister, Linda Hawthorne; and brother, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Friends are invited Saturday, November 19th, 2022 for Visitation at 11:00AM followed by a Funeral Service at Noon, Reverend, Peter Doe Officiating at Family-Funeral & Cremation, 101 Mary Esther Blvd., Mary Esther, Florida (850)226-4240. Memorialization will be held by Cremation. Arrangements and services entrusted to Family-Funeral & Cremation.