Mr. Brian M. Hawks

Brian M. Hawks, 43, of Charleston died of bipolar disease at his residence on Saturday, September 29, 2012. He was born December 2, 1968 in Charleston a son of the late James R. Hawks. He was the Business Manager for Fort Hill Child Development Center. Brian will be missed by many lifelong friends and acquaintances who enjoyed his love of music, his wit and humor. Brian will also be missed by special friend Ashley Hunnicutt. We will miss him for his loving and generous nature toward children and adults alike. Brian loved his family, the outdoors, fishing and gardening, a day at the races, and his cat "The Putz". He had a long standing relationship with Hunter S. Thompson and the band Tool. Brian was a devoted loving son and brother. Left to cherish his memories are his mother Jean Hawks of Charleston, his brother Brandon Hawks and companion Kimberlie Jackson of Wilmington, NC, sister Jamie Gaeger and husband Jere of Charleston, and six nephews, and two nieces. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 4:00-6:30pm at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston. Online condolences may be accessed at www.wilsonfuneralandcremation.com In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Prechter Bipolar Research Fund University of Michigan Depression Center Rachel Upjohn Building 4250 Plymouth Road SPC 5765 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Brian, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you. We hope you are Where the Buffalo Roam.