O. Kingsley "King" Hawes II

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Dr. Cornelius H. Hawes, former Chief of Surgery at the former Truesdale Hospital and Abby (Denison) Hawes, he spent his youth in Westport Harbor, lived in Somerset Village for several years, moving to Little Compton over 20 years ago.

He was a graduate of St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire and Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. A Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, he served during the Korean War and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Marine Corps League, and the Veteran Marine Corps Association and a life member of the 2nd Marine Division.

Mr. Hawes was the District Manager for Aero Mayflower Household Carriers in Detroit, Michigan and worked in sales and national accounts marketing.

An affiliate member of The Honourable Company of Freemen of the City of London and North America since 2004, in 2005 the Freedom of London was bestowed upon him in the Chamberlain’s Court in the city’s Guildhall in London. This is one of the oldest societies in the United Kingdom, originating in 12th century A.D. whose memberships include the entire Royal Family, Margaret Thatcher and Churchill. He now has the honor of being a “Citizen of London”!

A lifetime member of the of the V.F.W Post 14000 Kansas City, MO, he was a member and served on the Board of Governors of the Acoaxet Club and a great nephew of one of the founders Charles Tuell-Hawes. He was a member of the National Maritime Historical Society, the Elephant Rock Beach Club, and the Fall River and Little Compton Historical Societies. He was on the Board of Incorporators for the Adams House and was a long time advocate for AA working with others towards recovery.

Mr. Hawes was an avid sportsman, loved foreign travel, music of all kinds and especially loved golf.

Surviving: two daughters: Stacey D. Goes and her husband Michael of Westport, Elaine Trzasko and her husband David of Royal Oak, MI, one son: George E. Hawes and his wife Annmarie, step-daughters: Sylvia Billig and Ann Bradfield, sister: Ann Hogg of Westport, Grandfather of Claire, Lydia, Jonathan and Dylan. He was brother of the late “Neil” H. Hawes Jr.

His Funeral will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Church of the Holy Spirit 160 Rock St. Fall River. Burial is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Fall River Historical Society, 451 Rock St. Fall River, MA 02720. Arrangements in the care of WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter St. Fall River.