Don Hayes, 81, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Apr. 20, 2024. Services will be held 11:00am on Tues., Apr. 30, 2024 at Bethel CME Church. Burial will be held 2:00pm on Tues., Apr. 30, 2024 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his memories: daughters, Rose Johnson and Cynthia Speight; sister, Willie N. Copeland; brother, Herbert Brown Jr.; niece, Schwann Rhodes; 4 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.