Racine – Brian Edward Hawes III, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 22, 2008. He was born in Racine on December 4, 2005 to Brian and Tisa (nee: Rowland) Hawes Jr. Brian was the happiest boy we've ever known. He loved everyone he met. He always smiled his sunshine smile and lit up every room he was in. He was extremely intelligent, funny, and charming. His favorite things were Thomas the Tank Engine, Elmo, Sponge Bob, motorcycles. Brian was a huge presence in all of our lives. In addition to his parents, he will be dearly missed by his brothers, Patrick, Jonathan, and Nathaniel; grandparents, Lena Duell, Bruce (Kathleen) Rowland, and Sharon "Crazy Grandma" Zimmerman; and great grandmother Verona Duell. He will also be missed by many other relatives and family friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Brian E. Hawes, Sr. Funeral services were privately held in the funeral home on Saturday, September 27, 2008. The Hawes family will be forever grateful for the outpouring of love, affection, and concern during this truly difficult time. We will especially remember the kindness of Rev. Charlene Mills and Mr. David Buhler