Richard Michael Hayes

Richard Michael Hayes, age 60 of Pendergrass, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at his residence following a sudden illness.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Ricky Thrasher and Reverend Jeff Graham officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 01, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the funeral home. The family will not receive friends at the funeral home Sunday. The family will gather at the church at 1:45 PM Sunday for the funeral service.

Mr. Hayes was born May 23, 1953 in Gainesville, GA to the late James and Epsy Beck Hayes. He was employed with Schreiber Foods as a machine operator. He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife of 30 years, Anita Hayes of Pendergrass; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Faye Hayes of Pendergrass; son, Bryan Hayes of Pendergrass; son and daughter-in-law, Lisa and Jay Howard of Gainesville; son, Jim Morris of North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Cassie Morris of Kentucky; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Martin of Pendergrass; sister, Debbie Passmore of Pendergrass; sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Jackie Simonds of Gainesville and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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