Ernest R. Hawkes Obituary
The family of Ernest R. Hawkes (Blackstone, Virginia) announces his passing on August 30, 2026. Ernest, born on March 7, 1948, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest R. Hawkes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Hawkes and Rosa Mae Hawkes; his brothers, Leroy, Clinton Sr., Clifton Sr., Macktoy and Richard Jr.; and his grandson Reginald Jamil Hawkes.
He is survived by: his children, Artonda Cheeseman (Dwayne) of Hampton, VA and Reginald Ray Hawkes (Tamera Gilbert) of Blackstone, VA; his granddaughter JaCara Hawkes of Blackstone, VA; his great grandchild Reginald "Jamil" Hawkes, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; his goddaughter Benita Cary of Prince George, VA; his aunt Gloserine Bradsher of California, MD; his siblings-in-law, Juanita Hawkes, Cathy Hawkes of Blackstone, VA, Carrie Johnson of Hopewell, VA, Phyllis Pettaway (Billy) of Chesterfield, VA, Sharon Thompson (James Jefferson) of Blackstone, VA and Larry "Man" Thompson of Amelia, VA; and his close friends, William Bolling and Jesse Vance of Blackstone, VA. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.
The family has chosen to send donations to Donate To The Charity Of Your ChoiceDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).
