Michael Hayes Jr.

A. Michael Hayes Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired U.S. Navy Capt. A. Michael Hayes Jr. died Nov. 4, 2008, at his home after a 4-year battle with melanoma. Born in Baltimore April, 19 1924, Mike was the son of A. Michael Hayes and May Westcott Hayes. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Mary Martha; his son and daughter-in-law, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Mather Hayes and Sharon K. Hayes; his daughter, Elizabeth Hayes Mullins and husband James Mullins; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. James W. Hayes of Charlottesville, Va. Mike was predeceased by his sister, Mary Kendall Eaton and a great-granddaughter, Emily Grace Hayes. Mike graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June of 1945 (with the Class of 1946) and served 26 rewarding years on active duty, which were highlighted by four commands at sea including the submarine USS Sea Owl (SS-405) and the destroyer USS Power (DD-839). Upon retirement in 1971, Capt. Hayes was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Beginning in September of 1973, Mike taught science in the Virginia Beach school system for 15 years. Mike wanted his students to develop a keen interest in science as they looked at future learning opportunities. Additionally, Mike began exploring his interest in the Civil War and was an avid historian. As a result, Mike and Mary Martha took numerous trips that recounted the history of the United States while visiting all 50 states. Services will be held at noon Saturday in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Atlantic Shores Employee Gift Fund, Wachovia Bank, 1200 Atlantic Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road, is handling arrangements.