Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at House of Refuge International Church for Mr. Jermaine Morrell Hathorn, 34, who died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at his residence. Rev. Vester Thompson officiated with interment following in Griffith Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jermaine Hathorn was born to Mr. Hawthorne Hodges and Mrs. Janice Martin. He was a member of House of Refuge International Church where he was a member of usher department and choir.

He attended Prentiss High School and later worked with Offshore Drilling until he became disabled. He loved riding horses, four wheelers, watching races and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Toxie Hathorn; cousin, Stephen Hathorn and great-grandparents, L. T. and Dillie Hubbard.

He is survived by his parents, Janice Martin and Louis Martin; Hawthorne Hodges; siblings, Shereese Hathorn, Latoya Owens, Ashley Barber, Acquino Young, Louis Martin, Jr all of Prentiss; Kendayes McGowan and Diane McGowan both of Mt. Olive; Maternal grandmother, Gracie Hathorn of Prentiss; Paternal grandmother, Lula Bea Hodges of Mt. Olive; five aunts, seven uncles and many other relatives and friends.