Stephen Maurice Hakes-Brown, 70 of Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, Maryland and Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home in Colonial Beach.

Stephen was a master craftsman, lathe turner, and worked in architectural restoration.  His creations are enjoyed in many locations, as he built custom furniture.  He was artistic in his vision of his craft and could draw beautifully.  He was an accomplished woodworker.  Stephen loved music and in his early years played bass guitar for a jazz band.  He lived in a strong faith in our Heavenly Father.

Among his survivors are his loving, devoted wife Karen Hakes-Brown; daughters Zoe Brown and Megan Ayers; grandchildren Max, Leo, Hazel, Benjamin, Eden and Gabriel; siblings Susan Harrison, Christy Fulbright and Michael Brown; and stepfather Tim Cox.  He was preceded by his parents Maurice Glenn Brown and Betty June Rice.