James Burns Hawley

February 5, 1947 - May 26, 2021

James Burns Hawley, age 74, passed away at his home in Saint Augustine, FL with his loving family at his side. Jim was under hospice care after battling lung cancer for 5 years. Born in Sioux City, Iowa and raised in Storm Lake, Jim attended St Mary’s Catholic School throughout elementary and high school. He joined the Air Force in 1967 and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base as a member of the Presidential Support Squadron. It was here that he met his wife of 50 years, Jill Ellen Fitzgerald. Jim went on to get his Bachelor of Law Enforcement at the University of Maryland, before he and Jill moved to Florida in 1976. Jim was a Postal Inspector and owned his own business, TQM Machinery, for over 20 years. The most loving of husbands, fathers, and grandfathers, Jim is survived by his wife, Jill, daughter Jacki (Jamie) Cobb, sons James (Bridget) Hawley and Jonathan (Nicole) Hawley; grandchildren Caitlin, JJ, McKenna Hawley, Bryan and David Cobb. He is also survived by his brother Robert A Hawley, Jr (Pam) and sister Denise (Don) Wassmer. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Bob and Agnes Hawley, sisters Kathy Romani and Michaelene Hawley, and granddaughter McKayla Cobb. The Hawley Family would like to thank Vitas Healthcare for their compassionate care during Jim’s final days. In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Vitas Healthcare, St Augustine, FL. A vigil service for friends and family will be held Monday, May 31, 2021 at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Hwy, St Aug FL between 5-7pm. (904) 824-1672 Catholic Mass and burial will be held on Tuesday, June 1 at 10am, Saint Ambrose Church, 6070 Church Rd. Elkton, FL (904) 692-1366