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Eugene Hayes Obituary

Eugene Archie Hayes, 62, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009. He was born on April 18, 1947, in Roanoke to the late Walter and Martha Saunders Hayes. Eugene was preceded in death by his sister, Eunice Hayes; brother, Bernard Hayes; and nephew, Leonard Hayes. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Michael Crenshaw, of San Antonio, Texas, Deseree Stanfield, of Roanoke, Kim Hayes, of Richmond, and Christopher Glenn, of Roanoke; sisters and brothers, Cora, Earl, Edgar, Velvet and Maynard Hayes; aunts, Janie Saunders and Edna Saunders; uncle, John W. Saunders; a host of nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ivory Morton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2009, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 31 to Aug. 3, 2009.

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Latasha Mize

August 5, 2009

My heart goes out to my family, I love yall and miss yall. Uncle Gene in a better place God is taking care of him

danny & stephanie ferguson

August 5, 2009

May God comfort and strengthen you and family during your time of bereavement.

August 4, 2009

Words seem so inadquate when you want to convey thoughts of the heart during the loss of your love one. Please be assured that prayers for the family are with you and for you during your time of bereavement. God is faithful to sustain you now and forever.

Diane (Thornhill) Johnson
Howard P. Johnson
Hampton, Virginia

JO Walker

August 4, 2009

Maynard & Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. May God Bless you and your memories bring you peace and joy.

Carole Thomasson

August 4, 2009

To The Family of Gene-O
With deepest sympathy in the passing of your love one.

God Makes No Mistakes: He created Eugene in his imagine and likeness.
Eugene was fearfully and wonderfully created to dwell among us for a little while. God gave Eugene a smile that could brighten the darkest days.

God also knew in advance, the absence of Eugene's smile would also bring days of sadness. It isn't easy losing a family member; nevertheless, you have the memories that will linger for a lifetime never to be clouded or distorted. You will always remember his kindness, his smile and the laughter.

When you think of Eugene's passing, remember this: To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose. A time to be born, and a time to die; Eugene's season has just begun. God promised a place in Glory, he promised, no more sadness, sickness, sorrow or suffering. Eugene is walking in the promise of God to eternal life.
Eugene is still SMILING!

Be strong family, trust and believe in the Lord and you too will one day see that glorius smile of Eugene once again sitting there in Heaven amongst the Angels. I am kneeling in prayer for you, weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Today is a day of rejoicing and celebrating the life of
Mr. Eugene Archie Hayes.

God be with you always.

Sabina Barlow

August 3, 2009

Maynard and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss.Keeping you in my thought and prayers.

Judy Shelton

August 3, 2009

Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Mr. Hayes. The Northwest Branch of SunTrust will miss his smile and pleasant personality. You are in our prayers. Karen, Kenny, Rita, Gail,Aisha & Judy

Lelia Mack

August 3, 2009

Kim & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the fond memories of your father. I'm here to support you and may God Bless You!

sammye staples

August 3, 2009

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.

August 3, 2009

To the Hayes Family: I was really saddened to hear of Gene's passing....My heart goes out to you....Gene had the most beautiful smile so I know God is smiling down on you right now... The Harris Family....Class of 64.65.66...

August 3, 2009

Gene,
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us. He only takes the best.

You are going to be missed
Robert and Sharon Stevens

Charlotte "Fefe" Nichols-Davis and Family

August 3, 2009

To The Hayes Family,
You are in our Thoughts and Prayers during your time of sorrow. Remember God makes no miatakes.

August 3, 2009

To the Hayes Family,
The MICU would like to express our sympathies at this time in your lives. God Bless.

Michelle,Robin,Yvette and Termecka,RN's for MICU.

Charles "Buck" Nichols and Family

August 3, 2009

Will and Family,
I was sorry to hear of your loss you and your family are in our Prayers.

George W. Harris, III and Family

August 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gus & Linda Vaughn

August 3, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Janie Ollie

August 3, 2009

Our Prayers are with you. Gene was a dear friend.


Love
Charlie and Janie Ollie and family

August 3, 2009

So sorry to hear about the lost of your love one, may the peace of God and his grace sustain each of you in the coming days and that good memories help carry you through this most difficult time.
May the words found in Revelation 21:1-7 help comfort your hearts. Blessings, Rev. Kelvin A Edwards Sr.(Keebie)

LoLo Lovelace(lolo)

August 2, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lenore and Shannon Davis

August 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

LaTonia W. Whorley

August 2, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Kaye Hairston

August 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mildred P Stephens & Family

August 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Your Niece, Fatimah King

August 2, 2009

Uncle Gene, you know I loved you just like a father. You were always there for me when I needed someone the most. The memories that we shared will never be forgotten. I will miss you so very much and you will always be in my heart.

Eloise Keatts Nelson

August 2, 2009

To the Hayes Family: I met Eugene when I started working at Head Start. The Staff, Children and Parents had a wonderful bus driver and friend. Eugene would light up the center when he came in and when he was off we all was disappointed. I can remember one year last day of school staff road the bus with Gene and he was so shocked all of us was on the bus he could not do nothing but laugh. I will cherished our friendship we had. I am praying for you all. Maynard and family you all had a unique brother, father, etc. he will be missed!

Steve, Carol Poindexter

August 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Betty Stevens-Johns

August 2, 2009

To the Hayes Family,

Eugene will be really missed.
May God bless you in this time
of sorrow. My deepest sympathy
to all.

Deborah Jones

August 2, 2009

The Hayes Family,
My prayers of sympathy are with you. May God comfort you in your time of grief. Remember, God knows our every need and he will take care of you.

EUGENE TERRY SR

August 1, 2009

TO THE HAYES FAMILY,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.GOD HAD ANOTHER PLAN FOR HIM.GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH..

August 1, 2009

With deepest sympathy,Thinking of you at this sorrowful time and offering heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

Linda Daniel Class of "65"
Roanoke,Virginia

Harold Dannel

August 1, 2009

To the Hayes Family,I went through basic training at Ft.Jackson,S.C.in 1966 with Eugene.A bunch of us from Roanoke road the bus down together.I remember that smile from 43 years ago.I am sorry we lost touch.I am sorry you all lost Eugene.He was one of the nicest guys I've ever met.

Arleen "Bunne" Ollie

August 1, 2009

Eugene was my classmate and my friend. I am so sorry to know that he is gone. Please accept my condolences and prayers. Draw closer together in this time of sorrow and God will see you through.

Precious and Pint

August 1, 2009

Uncle Gene will be miss dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.

Stephanie Pilson

August 1, 2009

Eugene will be greatly missed. The funny, goodlooking, man I considered a friend!! Will miss our grocery trips we took... Please accept my deepest sympathies!!!!

Shayla Brown (Friend Of Mario's)

July 31, 2009

To The Hayes Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. 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.

Lois Whorley-Crawford

July 31, 2009

To the Hayes family, my prayer for you-all are: God grant us the comfort and strength to keep on going,like Eugene would want us to, Keep your head up,And know that he is in a better place, No more suffering! He will be missed, Cause he had a smile that could brighten any room. R.I.P

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