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Obituary For Johnnie Ray Hayes, Jr.

Johnnie Ray Hayes, Jr. August 30, 1952- December 27, 2021 Johnnie Ray Hayes, Jr. transitioned from this world on December 27, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Diedre Hayes, along with a host of family and friends. Public viewing, Monday, January 3,2022, 10am-4pm Smith Brothers Funeral Home,706 Monroe St. Visitation with the family, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8am-10am Smith Brothers Funeral Home. Graveside Service with Military Honors to follow -Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery 7931 McCrory Lane

Guest Book

Love y'all fam...sorry I couldn't be there with you all💙🙏🏾......... Andy

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May God keep you and comfort you in this time. Much Love. Imogene Garrett

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Diedre, Elizabeth and family, may God's loving arms surround you until the pain of remembrance is replaced by a smile of remembrance. Kathleen Powers

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May God grant you perfect peace in your time of sorrow. Carolyn Newman-Thompson

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To the Family, My prayers of peace and comfort are with you. May God strengthen you with each day. When your head gets low, allow God to lift you as He is the Lifter of our heads. Continue to support and love on one another. And when you being to cry, remember that weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning. Sending loving prayers and my sincerest sympathy during your time of bereavement. With Love, Brandon T. Carter

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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