John Hayes Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For John Hayes

John Thomas Hayes was born on February 13, 1946 in Guilford County, NC to the late John Henry Hayes and Theresa Brooks Hayes. He passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

John attended Fair Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Summerfield, NC at an early age. He was educated in Guilford County Schools and graduated from James Benson Dudley High School in 1964. John served in the United States Army for two years and was honorably discharged. After serving his country, he worked at Cone Mills Trucking Division and retired after 42 years. John married Georgia Ingram Hayes on September 19, 1967, and they had two wonderful children. They recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. John leaves cherished memories to his wife, Georgia I. Hayes of the home; his children, Rodney Hayes (Trina) of Greensboro, NC and Kristy Hayes Smith (Kendrick) of Severn, MD; grandchildren, Marcellous Williams of Charlotte, NC, Akanni Hayes of Ypsilanti, MI, Asha Hayes of Greensboro, NC, Jamila Hayes of Winston-Salem, NC, Hadiya Hayes (Diana) of Kernersville, NC, Barika Hayes, Zafirah Hayes , Gyasi Hayes, all of Greensboro, NC, and Immanuel Smith of Severn, MD; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. John was preceded in death by: his mother and father, his brothers, James Hayes, Jerome Hayes and Eddie Smith. He is survived by his brothers, Jerry Hayes of Whitmire, SC and Raymond Featherstone (Macarena) of Spain and sisters, Billie Johnson of Summerfield, NC, Mary Sue Warren of Kernersville, NC, Inez Clay and Yvonne Vines (Ronald), both of Greensboro, NC.

Family and friends will cherish the moments they spent with John.

A Celebration of life service will be held at 10am on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Cassie Coote- Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

Services entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

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I miss you everyday. You were the reason the family stuck so close despite our differences. I wish I got to say goodbye, I feel like I was robbed of enjoying the last of the life you had left.

Prayers to your family. Tom was so pleasant to work with. When I took over dispatch he told me that he did not run over 350 miles a day. He was very well liked at all the plants he was a good friend. He will be missed

A journey remembered John's love, humor and kindness. Love Phil,Toinette and Helen

Our prayers are with the the Hayes family The Simpson family.

Heartfelt condolences to the Hayes family. Praying for strength and comfort. Reginald LeGrand

With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences in this time. Continuous prayers for you Rodney and the entire Hayes Family. Reba LeGrand & Family

My sincere condolences to the family. GOD Bless! Linda Lea & Family

Prayers of comfort to his family.

My deepest sympathy to Georgia, Kristy and the Hayes Family.

The Pastor and members of the Fairgrove Baptist Church extends our sympathy to the Hayes Family during your lost. Our prayers are with you and for you at this time.

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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