James R.H. Hayes age 95 of Smithville passed from this life on Sunday, March 23 at NHC HealthCare in Smithville from an extended illness. He was born December 25,1929 to his parents, the late Floyd & Novella (Hutchins) Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Aughinbaugh) Hayes; son, Ricky Hayes and sister, Elsie Braswell. He was a member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Hayes was a farmer and a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his daughter, Vicky (Joe) Bogle of Smithville; 2 Grandchildren Michelle Trapp Cantrell and Tony (Amanda) Trapp all of Smithville; 2 step-grandchildren, Chris Bogle of Smithville and Eric (Tina) Bogle of Crossville; 5 great grandchildren, Brittany (Brennan) of Richmond, VA, Kylee (Austin) of Sterlington, LA, and Gage, Holden (Hannah) and Bryson all of Smithville; 6 step great-grandchildren, Kami, Kelsey, Chase, Dylan, Jacob, Piper; 3 great- great-grandchildren, Blakelyn, Briley and Karter; Brother, Johnny Hayes of Pegram, TN. Funeral services will be 2:PM Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Mahan officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday 10:AM till 7:PM and Wednesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whorton Springs Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Hayes. Serving as pallbearers: Gage Trapp, Holden Trapp, Bryson Trapp, Chase Bogle, Mark Hayes, Michael Baines, Eddie Braswell, John Grubbs and John Warren. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Hayes Family.
