Christopher Burke Hawes, “Chris-CB-Dad”, 64 of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Walterboro, SC passed away on May 9, 2018. Born on September 11, 1953 in Walterboro, SC, he was the son of Dorothy J. Hawes of Walterboro, SC and the late Raymond Burke Hawes. Chris is survived by his wife Suzette Nancy Hawes, whom he married on November 27, 1976 in Patchogue, NY. Chris is survived by his children; Raymond Burke Hawes of Lexington Park, MD, Richard Walter Hawes of Woodville, TX, 6 grandchildren; Sunny Hawes (12), Christopher Hawes (10), Isaiah Hawes (9), Augustus Hawes (6), Maryann Hawes (2), Avalynn Hawes (1), and his brother Jeffrey T. Hawes of Summerville, SC. He graduated from Walterboro High School in 1971 and attended Clemson University. Chris served in the United State Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1994. He retired as a United States Navy Senior Chief Petty officer. Chris worked as a contractor for the United State Government for 10 years and a Civil Servant for 14 years. Chris moved from Virginia Beach, VA to St. Mary’s County, MD in October of 1990. He enjoyed cooking, golf, boating, camping, and motorcycles.

All Funeral Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 29449 Charlotte Hall Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, or charity of your choice.