Toledo Speedway

Garnett Linwood Hawes (Lin) Hawes, the father of ARCA/Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Late Model drivers Joe Hawes and the grandfather of Steve Hawes, passed away Friday, June 7.  Lin’s other son, Gary, was also a driver in both the Late Model and ARCA Racing Series in the 1980’s and 1990’s.

He was very involved with Gary & Joe's racing careers for many years, and was listed as Gary’s car owner in the ARCA Racing Series.  Lin enjoyed traveling to the races. He leaves behind a long list of friends, and respect from all who knew him.  Lin worked as a mechanic his whole life, and moved to North Carolina for retirement. He enjoyed snowmobiling at his retreat near Higgins Lake MI in the winter with family and friends. He was also an avid motorcycle rider and loved his Harley Davidson.

Lin was born on March 21, 1937 and passed away June 7, 2013 after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife Bunny, sons Gary, Joe and daughter Jeanette, and grandchildren Steve, Rachel, Blake and Samantha.

Visitation and the funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 16th at the Weise Funeral home, 7210 Park Ave. Allen Park MI. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The service time is still pending.  The funeral home website address is www.weisefuneralhome.com