Hawes, Richard Brent

Richard Brent Hawes, 65, of Salem, Virginia passed away on October 15th, 2024. Born in Roanoke to Ben Miller Hawes and Sarah Virginia Sumpter Hawes. Brent was a 1977 graduate of Cave Spring High School.

A master of many trades, Brent spent his time as a beekeeper, entrepreneur, and an avid shooter among countless other interests. He loved to cook intricate meals for his family and friends. He was known to be excited over a new spice or culinary technique. But most of all, he enjoyed working with his hands to create one of a kind woodcraft art. Brent was a true craftsman focusing on woodworking and metal smithing. He placed an unmatched attention to detail to everything he created. His passion for life translated through his passion for projects

For many years, Brent was a highly skilled woodwright who designed and fabricated wooden components for numerous projects throughout Southwest Virginia. In later years, Brent was a project manager for several large construction companies.

Brent was a vibrant, kind and caring man, loved by all who knew him.

He leaves behind his son, Alexander Brent Hawes and his wife Shannon.

He leaves behind a brother, Ben Daniel Hawes and his wife Faith.

He leaves behind a step daughter, Jocelyn Sheppard, her husband Gary, and her children Lillian, Calvin, and Piper.

He leaves behind best friends Tim Manning and Chris Hudson and many other friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben M Hawes and Virginia Hawes; brother, Tom Hawes; and infant sister, Sarah.

In keeping with his wishes, Brent was cremated.

A celebration of life will be held at a later, but undetermined date.