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Bernard Hayes Obituary
Bernard was born Nov. 6, 1927, to the late Mark E. Hayes Sr. and Lottie Mae Hayes in Dinwiddie, Va. He retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp. with 34 years of service. He was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church and loved listening to gospel music and fishing. He is preceded in death by a son, Bernard Lee Hayes Jr., and five brothers, Earl, Mark, Raymond, Joseph and Floyd Hayes.
Left to cherish his fond memories is his wife of 53 years, Lillie Mae Hayes; nine children, Charlotte Meredith (Calvin), Clara Hepburn (Spencer), Pauline Tonsil (Trumie), Clifton Wilkins (Margaret), James E. Hayes, Brenda Hayes, Frances Talley (William), Joyce Hicks (James) and Xavier Hayes; two sisters, Evelyn H. Moss and Rachel Lawrence; one brother, James M. Hayes Sr. (Mary); four sisters-in-law, Bertha Jefferson (Gilbert), Alma Wilkins of Maryland, Marie Thorpe, Mary Hayes and Pauline Wilkins; one brother-in-law, Graddy Ridley; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; three foster children, Betty Reid, Warren Jefferson and Marjorie Hudson; a host of nephews nieces, cousins and other relatives, to include a devoted nephew, Darryl Hayes, sister-in-law, Shirley Yates, and cousin, Ralph Nicholas.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 11119 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, Va. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the family residence at noon.
Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Hayes
Enid Lindsay
January 4, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sonja Hawkins
January 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janet Whorley
January 4, 2010
To Brenda and family,
You are in my prayers. May God comfort each of you during this very difficult time.
Phillip Jones
January 4, 2010
Just as Jesus Comforted His Disciples let his words comfort you at this time;
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."
Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?"
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me". To Mrs. Hayes, Joyce, Brenda, Clara, & the entire extended family. May the God of Peace that Sits High & Looks Low, Continue to Keep Each of You In His Tender Loving Care!!!
Phillip & Audrey Jones
Vontisha & Robernette Goodwyn
January 3, 2010
To Joyce and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
January 3, 2010
Quita you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I do know what you are going through and I just wanted to let you know Quita I am here for you day or night even if its just to talk or listen.
Luv you
Tryphena
Jerry Wilkins
January 3, 2010
To the Hayes Family, I am sorry for your loss. I pray that God give you comfort and strength in your time of sorrow.
Gwendolyn M. Tucker
January 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hattie Bonner & Family (classmate)
January 3, 2010
Joyce and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strenghten you and your family and may he find a comforting place in your hearts.
Timothy and Debbie Pennie
January 2, 2010
To the Hayes Family
We are sorry for you all loss. May God be your source of strength.
Carolyn White
January 1, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Floyd Hayes Jr
January 1, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 31, 2009
Weaping may endure for a night but joy shall come in the morning. May God be your source of strength.
Stephanie Farrar
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