Mark Kenton Hayes

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Mark Kenton Hayes, age 74 of Hoschton, Georgia who passed from his earthly home Thursday, July 13, 2023.  Mr. Hayes was born in Gainesville, Georgia a son of the late Mark Henry Hayes and the late Marion (Peggy) Skinner Hayes and lived much of his life in Jackson County, Georgia and later in Tallulah Falls, Georgia where he was know as “Mountain Man”.

Kenton was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church and later attended Camp Creek Baptist, Tallulah Falls.

Kenton was a man of many talents who loved the outdoors, horses, antiques, pottery and spending time with his family and friends from all walks of life.  He had a great love of genealogy and many times came away from a visit having made a family connection.  He loved Native American culture and history, collecting antiques, making saddles and other leather products.  His storytelling was unparalleled and he was an avid reader.  A stroke in 2010 took his mobility from him but his mind and love of life remained.

He is survived by his sisters, Claire (Elton) Maddox, Rexine Howard and brothers, Jim Hayes, Lemuel (Cheryl) Hayes and Wendell (Patty) Hayes,  and by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  The family wishes to thank God and his care givers at The Oaks in Baldwin, Georgia for their great care and comfort for the last twelve years.  We sincerely appreciate the personal touch of the staff. 

Memorial services will be held 7:00 P.M. Thursday, July 20, 2023 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend David Ash officiating.  The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Evans Funeral Home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cross Training Sports Camp, 4774 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia  30506 attention : Claire Maddox or to www.ctsmission.org in memory of Mr. Kenton Hayes.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467      

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