Angus “Gene” Hayes
December 30, 1938 ~ September 17, 2018
BATTLEBORO - Angus "Gene" Hayes, age 79, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. Born in Dillon County, SC on December 30, 1938, he was the son of the late Bliss Hayes and Grace Scott. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Walls; granddaughter, Katelyn Vick; brothers, Paul Hayes, Virgil Hayes, and Nathan Hayes; and sister, Pat Miller.
Gene received his 50-year pin with Sudan Shriners. He attended both Bethany Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Gene leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 58 years, Shirley M. Hayes; daughters, Tammy H. Hale and husband, Ronald, of Halifax, and Betty H. Vick and husband, Christopher, of Nashville. She is also survived by grandchildren, Justin Walls and wife, Mandy, Ashley Walls Naylor and husband, Jon, Laurin Wetter and husband, James, Heather Vick, Alex Strickland; great-grandchildren, Jayden Walls, Brailynn Walls, and Macey Wetter; brothers, Bobby Hayes of Sanford, Richard Hayes of Mebane; sisters, Lois Hayes of Burlington, Judy Hayes of Latta, SC; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor George Moore and Pastor David Proctor officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Farris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 9/20, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 9/20, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor George Moore and Pastor David Proctor officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 9/20, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for the family.
Dear Family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Angus. May you be comforted beyond measure as you reflect on the solid promise of a resurrection for all who have died. (John 528-29) Almighty God cannot lie, his promises are our guarantee and will soon become our reality. (Titus 12) JW.ORG
Dear Betty and family, we’re so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Hold on to each other and his precious memories. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, may God comfort you and bless you in the days to come. Love, Terry and Debbie Roby
In memory of Angus Gene Hayes, Carol Lee lit a candle
Betty, I was so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. I have such fond memories of him and your mom during our high school days. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, my friend.
We were so sorry to hear of Mr Hayes’ passing. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him at church and when we would see him out in public. A wonderful man that will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Friends Jimmy and Carolyn King.
so sorry for your loss.our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.my prayer is that god will give all of you the streagth to get through this sad time.god bless you shirley.
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort sustain you as you await the promises found at John 528,29 and Rev. 214 where God promises to do away with all the things that cause us suffering and pain including death here on the earth forever. (Psalm 3729) It is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family at this time. Laura