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James Hayes Obituary
James was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lloyd and Louise Hayes; a brother, Lloyd Nathaniel Hayes; and a sister, Elizabeth Morton.
James accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. He also attended Hopewell Public Schools. While in Hopewell, he was employed with Firestone and Bennett Construction. After moving to Norristown, he became self-employed as a carpenter and maintenance man. God blessed James with a generous spirit. He always helped and assisted the elderly at no cost for his labor. He was loved by everyone who knew him. His contagious laugh, friendly disposition and wonderful conversations will be sorely missed.
He leaves to chrish precious memories: a loving and devoted friend, Callie Rogers of Norristown; one son, James Stith of Hopewell; one daughter, Tracy Stith-Johnson (Alphonso Johnson); five grandchildren, Delmarius Stith, Rico Stith, Briana Stith, Mikaylah Johnson and Jaidyn Johnson; six brothers, Morris Hayes of Richmond, Robert Hayes (Ann) of Prince George, John Hayes (Brenda) of Hopewell, Chester Hayes (Merenthia) of Buffalo, N.Y., Deacon Aaron Hayes (Paulette) of Chester and Clyd Morton of Hopewell; three sisters, Gladys Mason of Hopewell, Barbara Powell (Calvin) of Missouri City, Texas, and Janie Hayes of Hopewell; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends, among them several devoted, Calvin Powell, Willie McCray and Randolph "Radar" Hairston.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008, at Mt Carmel Baptist Church, Hopewell, where the Rev. William Roberts is pastor. William N. Bland Jr. will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Family will assemble at the residence of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes, 2201 Cloverdale, Hopewell.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Vincent and Donna Hayes Lee
August 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Spencer Stone and Family
August 20, 2008
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!)
Carol and Leotis Square Soul Unlimited Band And Show
August 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sheila Gilliam Mitchell
August 19, 2008
To Hayes Family Earth has no Sorrow that heaven can not heal .
joyce bey
August 19, 2008
To The Hayes Family:
You are in my prayer and thoughts
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