Saford Anual Hawks

Saford Anual Hawks, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Hospice of Randolph House in Asheboro, NC.

Saford was born on August 30, 1943 to Carlie Columbus Hawks and Irene Snow Hawks in Fancy Gap, Virginia.
He was of Baptist Faith and employed as a weaver with Burlington Industries for over 30 years. Saford retired from Randolph County Schools doing maintenance and landscaping. Saford was a talented mechanic and loved to work in his yard.  He enjoyed a good walk in the mountains of Virginia where the air seemed to be refreshing and uplifting.  Mostly, Saford was a family man, who enjoyed his time with his wife, children and especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.    He was a loving and compassionate man. 

In addition to his parents, Carlie and Irene Hawks, Saford was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Kenneth Hawks and Harry Snow and one sister, Celeada Cochran.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 wonderful years, Carroll (Carolyn) Vaughan Hawks, daughter: Donna Hawks Lamanteer and her husband Bill of Robersonville, NC, son: Randy Hawks and his wife Carrie of Asheboro, NC, 4 grandchildren: Laura Lamanteer, Amanda Hawks, Nathan Hawks and Alissa Hawks, 7 great grandchildren: Kaylee Winge, Lukas Hogue, Peytin Hawks, Noah Hawks, Maverick Ebel, Kensley Ebel and Courtlyn Ebel; extended family and friends.

The family of Mr. Hawks will receive friends Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 1:00-1:45 pm prior to the 2:00 pm Funeral Service in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203 with Mike Thompson officiating.  Burial will follow in the New Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3448 New Hope Church Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.

Pugh Funeral Home of Asheboro has the honor of assisting the Hawks Family.