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Obituary For Avery Jerard Hawkes

Avery Jerard Hawkes, 50, of Richmond, died March 29, 2021. Surviving are his daughter, Yantell Bridges; granddaughters, Kenyon and Ayanna; mother, Audrey K. Hawkes; father, John J. Hawkes, Jr. (Delores P.); grandmother, Clara Hawkes; brother, John Jay Hawkes (Chanette); sister, Monica Page; 3 aunts; 2 uncles; 2 nephews; devoted friend, Alecia Wilson; devoted friend and mentor, Craig Cooley; other relatives and friends. Avery received his GED and attended Vocational School. He was certified in Sewing and Upholstery. Mastered the necessary skills in Welding, Maintenance Carpenter and Plumber Helper. Awarded certification by the Virginia Certification Board as a Certificated Peer Recovery Specialist. In this role, he assisted other peers, attended meetings, facilitated meetings and managed a recovery house. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Wednesday, April 7 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. A private funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Dr. Sylvester Smith, officiating. Live streaming at www.scottsfuneralhome.com Watch video: https://vimeo.com/535369120

Guest Book

Avery Avery.. you will be truly missed. No more seeing you at Kroger. Your laugh your smile just your energy will never be forgotten. To the family of Avery Hawkes deepest sincere condolences and prayers to you. Avery will be truly missed. Continue to Rest in Paradise my Friend until we meet again. Geraldine-Wyche Venable and Family

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Avery, May you be at "Peace." God Bless you Audrey, Hawkes, Monica and the rest of the family! Praying for God's comfort, peace, strength, perseverance and His love for you all! Love Linda

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I will miss your energy and spirit of fun, my cousin. Until we meet again. Love you. -Tracey

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Dear John and Family, May God give you His peace, love and understanding that you need today and always. Avery will always be in your heart and prayers.God bless all of you.---Cousins The Hernandez family

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You are gone from us far too soon, Avery. I so appreciate the time we had to talk and reconnect in recent months. Rest well and easy. Cynthia

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Sending condolences to the Hawkes family from the Clayton-Prince family. I remember Avery as we grew up in Good Shepherd church together many years ago. Praying for comfort during this time.

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To the Family of Avery J Hawkes. I just recently meet Him a couple of months ago & Spirit was genuine from the start. I pray you rest in Power & Peace. Joy & Light be with You ALL!

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Rest in peace, Avery. So very sorry, Audrey, Hawkes and Monica. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, Joann

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Rest easy Avery💙 - Cookie

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I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with you. And then I realized, you spent the rest of your life with me. I smile because I know you loved me till the day you went away. Avery, thanks for being my best friend, my lover, my haven. Until we meet again, you will always be in my heart. I love you Baby 💙🕊~ Alecia "Tweety" Wilson

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Truly unbelievable... we were in high school 2gether. Everytime I hear ERIC B N RAKIM it brings tears. U were there 4me when I lost my love. U said you had my back. U did. My friend My friend my FRIEND... THIS HURTS SOOOOOO BAD. REST EZ MY TRU FRIEND

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Avery helped me get my life in order and was in my life on a weekly basis. He was always a phone call away. I'm going to miss him terribly and so is everyone else...RIP my friend TJB

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To the Hawkes family I'm truly sorry for ur lost,I also lost a good long time friend... sending prayers to the family. Megel morris

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To the family of Avery Hawkes my sincerest condolences. Sending prayers of comfort, Avery will truly be missed!

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You brought a smile to every face you came in touch with and laughed more than most. You will be missed and always remembered. See you in the next. I know you watching over us. Dee love you boi. - Love Syd xoxoxo

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Gonna miss you my friend ❤️🕊️

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