He is survived by his wife, daughter, three sons, mother, and three siblings.
Deputy Sheriff Brett Hawkins suffered a fatal heart attack following an emergency response.
The call involved a frantic subject and a subsequent search of the home and large surrounding area. He suffered the heart attack several hours after returning home following his shift.
Deputy Hawkins had previously served with the Bethany Police Department and Clinton County Sheriff's Office.
There are currently no tributes for Deputy Sheriff Steven Brett Hawkins.