Addison Hawley

Addison Hawley, age 87, died June 21, 2010 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born August 8, 1922 the son of Salle (Oates) and Addison Hawley of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Addison was 87 years old. Addison graduated in 1943 from North Carolina State Univerity in Raleigh with a B.S, in ceramic engineering. He served proudly as a 1st. Lt in the U.S. Army Signal Corp. during World War II. His professional career ended with Addison being a consultant to the ceramic industry after a very successful engineering and executive administrative career. He advanced up the corporate ladder with Gladding McBean while residing in California, New Jersey, Ohio and back to California.Addison was an active member of the Prescott United Methodist Church and devoted many hours to Bible studies and prayer. He was a long time supporting member of the local Alzhiemers Association. He was proud to be an American. He loved to write both prose and poetry and conducted writing workshops. His and Margaret?s many friends always looked forward to his Thanksgiving messages. He was a true Leo and even collected many lion figurines. He was an accomplished on his computer and loved the challenge of a good word puzzle.Addison is survived by his beloved Margaret, daughter Gina Hawley, brother, Bill (Helen); stepchildren John, Tom and Bill Reed, Sandy Hall and Kay Ruekberg; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Addison was preceded in death by wives Bette and Ruth and his son, David.The family suggests contributions to the Prescott United Methodist Church Restricted Fund for Columbarium Maintenance; 505 W. Gurley, Prescott, Arizona 86301 of charity of choice.