I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all.

Elder William H. Hayes, age 85, of 494 Rifle Range Road in Warrenton, North Carolina departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his residence.

The viewing for Mr. William H. Hayes will be Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Boyd & Royster Funeral Services in Warrenton, North Carolina.

He is preceded in death by; one son, Tony Hayes, and one daughter, Shirley Hayes-Oliver; along with six siblings.

Elder William H. Hayes leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife, Emma Hayes of twenty-two years; four sons, seven daughters, and two step sons, William Hayes, Jr. of Fort Smith, AR, Herbert Hayes, Sr. (Nina) of Dallas, TX, Louis Hayes of Fort Smith, AR MSGT (Retired), Aaron Hayes (Shanell) of Houston, TX, Roderick Woods (Kristi) of Jacksonville, FL, David Woods of Denver, CO, Frances Hayes of Richardson, TX, Juanita Coleman of Fort Smith, AR, Patricia Hayes Dye of Fort Smith, AR, Renee Hayes of Houston, TX, Aretha Hayes of Charlotte, NC, Lacretia Hayes of Dallas, TX, Rachel Brown (Michael) of Allen, TX; one brother, Jessie Hayes (Dee) of Newark, NJ; thirty-eight grandchildren; forty-eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, and nephews.

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