Van Hawes

1935-2016

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Van Hawes of Mineola died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Tyler at the age of 81. He was born Tuesday, August 27, 1935 in Teague to the late Everett Van Hawes, Sr. and Bennie Eubank Hawes.

Mr Hawes was a 32nd degree mason. He served on the Board of Directors of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, as chairman for the Christmas Caring & Sharing program and was active in the Meals on Wheels program. He was a member of the Mineola Lions Club and served as District Governor for the area.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Hawes of Mineola; brother, Don Hawes of Kingwood and sister, Elizabeth Gumm of Tomball.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Beaty Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will follow the memorial services.