Shawn D. Hathaway

Shawn D. Hathaway, 52 of Beaumont, left for his forever home in heaven on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born to Karol Harrington Hathaway and Henry Hathaway in Port Arthur.

Shawn worked at Exxon Mobil Chemical for thirty years, where he fostered many lifelong friendships, that became his second family. He took his job extremely serious, he led by example and was well respected by all. He was also known for his sense of humor and quick wittedness.

Shawn’s greatest joy was his family. He loved spending time with his children, Easton and Nicci. They enjoyed many simple things in life together. They loved movie nights and had many vacations at their family home in Colorado.

Amber, his inherited daughter, brought much joy to his life. They shared a very special bond, that will never be broken. They truly loved and cherished each other.

Shawn referred to himself as “Daddy” to everyone, but the name that he treasured the most was what his grandson Cooper called him “Cat Daddy.” This was a name Shawn hand-picked for himself, before Lil’ Cooper came along.

Shawn’s very best friend was his wife Becky. They were indeed soulmates. They were each other’s worlds from day one. Their love for each other, could only be described as “A match made in heaven.” Their life together was indeed a love story.

Shawn lived life with an infectious personality, laughter and love. He was a kind-hearted and honorable man who would do anything for the people in his life. It has been often said… “To know him, was to love him”. He never met a stranger and made everyone feel welcomed and loved. His legacy will live on, through the many lives he touched.

Survivors include his wife, Becky Hathaway of Beaumont; son, Easton Hathaway of Katy; daughters, Nicci Hathaway of Katy and Amber Lange of Fannett; grandson, Cooper Lange of Fannett; parents, Karol and Henry Hathaway of Pinewood; and brothers, Bret Hathaway, of Houston and Lance Hathaway and his wife, Suzan of Orange.

He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, “Mom Marie and Pop” Harrington and uncle, Doug Harrington, Sr.

A gathering of Mr. Hathaway’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Broussard’s, Beaumont with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

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