Rev. William Robert “Bill” Hayes, 85, of Hartselle, died on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born January 18, 1928, in Houston County, Alabama. He was born to Seaborn and Pastoria Meadows Hayes. He was a graduate of Cottonwood High School and of Howard College in Birmingham, Alabama. Rev. Hayes was an ordained Southern Baptist Minister and preached the gospel of Jesus Christ for over 60 years. He pastored eight churches in Alabama and Georgia and served as interim pastor in two churches in Alabama. He also worked as a technical writer for Hayes Aircraft and Lockheed. Rev. Hayes was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving as a machinist mate, sailing to China immediately following the end of World War II. He loved gardening, fishing, hunting, and traveling. He loved spending most of his leisure time in the outdoors.
After retirement, Rev. Hayes and his wife, participated in Campers on Missions and served on various missions capacities including: Seaman’s House in Savannah, GA; Bookbinding in Mobile; Native Church Summer Pastor in Ekwok, Alaska; and various missions in Superstition Mountains foothills and Tonto Village, both in Arizona.
Survivors include :
his Wife, Bonnie Faye Greene Hayes, Hartselle, AL
Three Sons:
Robert Earl Hayes (Ruth), Tucson , AZ,
William Randall Hayes (Sue), Hartselle, AL, and
David Bryan Hayes (Sally), Marietta, GA
One Sister:
Lorie James , Columbus, GA
Seven Grandchildren:
Rosemary Hayes, Dallas, TX,
Marianne Campbell (Chris), Hartselle, AL,
Amy Hayes, Redding , CA,
Erin Hayes, Hartselle, AL,
Luke Hayes, Tucson, AZ,
Nicole Hayes, Tucson, AZ and
Patrick Hayes, Tucson, AZ
A Celebration of Life service memorial service will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM at East Highland Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Blackman and Bro. Christopher Campbell officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
In Lieu of flowers: memorial contributions may be made to the East Highland Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Gideons.
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Bill, You are a fine servant of the Lord. You were my pastor growing up at Calvary Baptist in Austell, GA. You married me to my husband 31 years ago. You will always have a special place in my heart. Your work here is done but I am one that is grateful our paths met those many years ago. My condolences to Bonnie, his children, grandchildren and to the many church families he has served.