James Brown Hayes

JAMES BROWN HAYES, 83, of Barney died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on August 14, 1922 in Brooks County to the late Irvin and Hattie Rowell Hayes. Mr. Hayes was a retired farmer and a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II. He was a member of the Morrison Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Hayes of Barney, three daughters and two sons in law, Judy Gantt of Clinton, SC., Wanda and Teddy Tehonica of Griffin, Dianne and Benny Hancock of Lowndes County, four sons and three daughters in law, Billy and Jean Hayes of Ninety Six, SC., Ronny and Alice Hayes of Barney, Tommy Hayes of Valdosta, Craig and Sherry Hayes of Valdosta, 16-grandchildren, 5-great grandchildren, one brother and sister in law, Julius and Martha Hayes of Helen, GA., three sisters, Louise Gay of Brooks County, Christelle Goodin of Lowndes County and Lethenia Nesbitt of Valdosta. He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Hayes and a grandson, Stan Andrews.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Morrison Baptist Church with the Rev. John David Belcher officiating. Burial will follow in the Morrison Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com . Martin/McLane Funeral Home of Hahira.


Funeral Home:
Martin/McLane Funeral Home
401 S. Church Street
Hahira, GA
US 31632