Raymond Alvin Hawarny, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at his home.
He was born in Toledo, Ohio raised in Milan, Michigan and lived in Vero Beach since 1982, coming from Troy, Michigan.
Mr. Hawarny received his Undergraduate Degree from Eastern Michigan University and his Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. He was a dedicated High School Speech, English, and Literature teacher, compelling Director of Dramatics, compassionate church school teacher, and charismatic public speaker.
Raymond was President of Pi Kappa Delta, National Speech Honorary Society; President of Sigma Tau Gamma Social Fraternity and Alumni Association; President of Troy, Michigan Board of Education; President of the Kferian Reunion Foundation; and a loyal member and teacher at Kings Baptist Church in Vero Beach.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Deloris; his sister Jo Ann; his children, Michael (Rene), Sharon (Nicholas) Husson, and James (Rebecca). He was predeceased by his brothers, Phillip and Robert and his son David (Cathy). He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, who knew him as Ghiddee.
A memorial service will be held at Kings Baptist Church in Vero Beach on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kings Baptist Church Building Fund at 3235 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32966.