Jesse Hawthorne

Jesse James Hawthorne, 70, of Portland, OR, formerly of Griffin, died Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Legacy Emmanuel Medical Center.

Born in Griffin, October 19, 1955, he was a son of the late Turner and Leila Mae Cheves Hawthorne. Mr. Hawthorne was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the local senior center, where he played bingo, cards, pool and enjoyed many other activities.
He was a member of Wolf Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Hawthorne was preceded in death by siblings, Odessa Aikens, Willie Mae Gault, Leila Gilbert, Turner Hawthorne, Jr. and Mike Hawthorne.

Survivors include a son, Mandell Hawthorne of Portland, OR; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings, Early James Hawthorne of Griffin, Gladys Jordan of Griffin, Annie L. Tyus of Barnesville, Nancy Watts of Griffin and Leroy Hawthorne and wife Patricia, also of Griffin; sister-in-law, Patricia Hawthorne of Portland, OR; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Jesse James Hawthorne will be conducted Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home with Reverend Sam Dickson officiating. Burial will follow in Westwood Gardens.

The family will receive friends Monday from 10:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home.
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Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.