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Lynn and Billy Turner
March 21, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to you all. Dr Hayes was a special one of a kind person. He will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss.
Jackie Alarid
March 19, 2020
Dr. Hayes was the best Dr. Ever he was my buddy He had the greatest cense of Humor he had to around me. You will forever be in my Heart. Until we meat again. See you Mr. America
Robert (Rah Rah) & Ann Smith
March 19, 2020
Dear Jimmy, Patti, Amy, Keith, Beth, Terry and families, Your father was a wonderful example of a committed Christian. As a physician he took care of us and a lot of our family and we were sad the day he retired. We will always remember him as a caring physician as well as a dedicated doctor. He is with the Lord now and with your Mother and is smiling again. May God bless each one of you as you face each day without him. And May God bless you and bring peace to your hearts.
With our love and prayers.
Ann, Rah Rah (Smith) and our family
Rita Wilkie RN
March 19, 2020
I met Dr. Hayes as a young nurse at Charleston VA where he was the Chief Medical Resident at the time. I was so scared of him as he always looked stern and didn't put up with any slacking-----I would dread to see him come make rounds and prayed that everything was alright with the patients and that I had covered all bases!! I always remembered him as I moved out of state with my husband and worked at many different hospitals!! So when we moved back to Charleston and Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic opened and I was a volunteer RN there, I met him again. Such a mellow loving teddy bear of a person. We had a few laughs and pleasant times at the clinic. I also enjoyed Barbara as we were DAR sisters. Going to miss him but very proud to have known him and been in his presence!!!
Mary Ann Byrnes
March 18, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are sure that you are very proud of your father for all the good and wonderful things he did during his lifetime. Sincerely, Mary Ann and Jack Byrnes
Bettie Williams Westphall
March 18, 2020
Jim and I met at Old Roper, the last year it operated with only the ER open. He was an intern, I was a young RN. Wanting to learn more about everything, he served more than usual the number of rotations there. I worked a 12 hour night duty. I observed and learned from him every shared experience. He was exceptional as a diagnostition and we became friends. We conspired to send as many unaffiliated patients to Julian Buxton who was in his first year of practice, as we ethically could.
Those two men influenced me and befriended me. They cared for my parents for many years. I am sure that Jim wouldn't mind sharing this space with Julian!
Jim'skill in cardiology gave my mother almost forty years longer than an early situation may have taken from her.
I am proud of my friendship with him, though it only was touching base on visits home when I left Charleston. I know each of you gave by accepting the time away from you his patient's needed. I only knew Barbara casually. And last saw them at visitation for Mama at Stuhrs in 2006
james ravenel
March 18, 2020
Jim was my mentor, my example to try to follow, my friend and the epitome of what we should aspire to be. I couldn't recite all of his numerous accolades, but experienced some of them in his leadership of Roper Saint Francis and seeing some of his patients he allowed me to share. Most of the good things that happened at Roper Saint Francis in the beginning would not have happened except for him. A great man who will be missed by many.
Jamie Ravenel
March 18, 2020
I only knew Dr. Hayes personally for a little over one year. I knew him prior to that time by reputation. And, that reputation was well known and tremendously respected by numerous people that had been blessed by his impact on their individual lives. Dr. Hayes was an extremely hard and dedicated leader in every aspect of our community in which he was involved.
I greatly enjoyed his awareness of those less fortunate than ourselves and his willingness to always seek solutions. I will miss him greatly. My deepest condolences and prayers are extended to his family.
Bill Huff, Johns Island
Mary Lee Lavelle
March 17, 2020
Jim Hayes was a wonderful person & physician. I worked with him at Charleston
County Hospital back in the day when he was chief resident. I was so impressed with his ability & knowledge that I said to myself that he was going to be my doctor one day. When he finished his residency I made sure to establish myself as one of his patients. He & Barbara were at my wedding. After my husband and I married Jim and my husband became very friendly. He was also my mother's physician. She was 89 1/2 when she passed. I credited him with keeping her stable & her long life. I will miss him & his hearty laugh. He is now heaven's physician!!
Beth Byrnes Trenaman
March 17, 2020
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the good times at Nativity.
Dick Momeier
March 17, 2020
Jim Hayes was the best at everything he did: Doctor, family man, role model, leader, outdoorsman, community volunteer and organizer, steadfast in his faith. He will be remembered by all he touched.
God Bless Jim, Barbara and their family.
Opal Cumbee
March 16, 2020
The family of Dr Hayes will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With love, Opal Cumbee
rick tarleton
March 16, 2020
jimmy we are so very sorry for your loss...i met your father a few times thru my wife and he was a very
fine person..of course that is obvious by the many people who know and love and respect him...i wish strength and peace in the coming days.
Paul and Annie Bendt Family
March 16, 2020
To all of the Hayes Family:
Due to our health we were not able to attend your services. Please know we are grieving with you, and he will always be in our hearts.
Charlie Coe
March 16, 2020
I only relatively recently met Dr. Hayes, but had the opportunity to have a rich conversation with him about our love for The Citadel and for being grandfathers. I knew right away that he was a man whom I would have been fortunate to have known much longer. Janis and I extend our condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Hayes.
Bob Cain
March 16, 2020
During the time that Jim was so heavily involved in our medical world as fellow internist and leader, he was a beacon of light. Through all the changes that we experienced he maintained a touch of class. He had a way of communicating that really is unparalleled. Charleston is the better for his life here. Thank you, Jim. We will miss you.
Susan Salmonsen Varner
March 16, 2020
Jimmy, Amy & Beth,
Your dad was a true southern gentleman. I was blessed to have know him and your mom. Over the years I saw him and your mom in and out of Roper and they both were always in such great spirits. I always had a smile on my face after talking with both of them. I wish all of you my condolences and love.
March 15, 2020
An amazing example service by a dedicated physician and friend.
Ben Meares, MD. Raleigh,NC. MUSC Class of 1964.
Ruth Petersen
March 15, 2020
We are thinking of you at this time of great loss. Remembering happy times at family gatherings. Much love, Ruth and Paul
Robert Taylor
March 15, 2020
We were plebes together in M Co. at The Citadel. A great memory! We played basket ball on our Co team with Jim making jump shots and the rest of us hustling to keep up. We did quite well.
Being from NY Jim made sure I kept grounded in the Southern traditions!
Jan Basile
March 15, 2020
Dear Hayes Family,
In 1978, I came to Charleston as a house-staff officer in medicine at MUSC. During my training, and as chief resident, I worked with Dr Hayes at 2 John England at the old St Francis Hospital. I looked at Dr Hayes at that time, and over the years that I have been on the faculty at MUSC, as a role model and a great and humane physician. I was able to work at our VA hospital both in my training and over the past 41 years, having retired from the VA in 2009 as Chief of Primary Care, and now as a volunteer. Jim and I talked over the years about his serving and both of us caring for veterans, something we both take pride in.
I am now a Professor of Medicine in my 39th year on the MUSC faculty and remain grateful for knowing and working with Dr Hayes. All families sacrifice for the great accomplishments of their family members. I salute your family for allowing us to benefit from the greatness of Jim Hayes.
Jan Basile, MD
Professor of Medicine
MUSC
Ralph H Johnson VA Medial Center
Charleston, SC
Dewey Wise
March 15, 2020
Jimmy and Family,
I knew your Dad as a friend, my doctor and a fellow Vietnam veteran. He was a truly wonderful, caring and talented man. He loved The Citadel and it is most fitting that he was awarded an Honorary Degree.
Our prayers are with you in this moment of great loss.
Sincerely,
Dewey Wise
MARTHA Holmes
March 15, 2020
Dr. Hayes was a wonderful physician. His patients trusted him. As a former nurse, I learned to appreciate Dr. Hayes for his dependability, guidance, gracious demeanor, and talents as a physician. It was an honor to have known him. My condolences to the family. Dr. Hayes was loved by many.
Wanda Evans
March 14, 2020
Dr. Hayes was a kind and caring doctor. Our family missed him when he retired. God bless
the family during this difficult time.
Paula Bendt Hrriss
March 14, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your family has always been very special to us.
My father, Paul Bendt, cherished your friendship and support as his physician. Dr. Hayes even saved his life! I remember the special times when we were neighbors. Blessings and peace be with you.
Bill Blackwell
March 14, 2020
Jim and I were 1964 MUSC graduates and internal medicine residents together. He was a great guy in addition to being a great physician. My condolences for your loss.
Tensie and Jim Campbell
March 14, 2020
Jimmy and family, we are so sorry to learn of the passing of your father. He was a kind and caring physician and will be missed by many, including friends and neighbors in FJE.
Nancy Wade
March 14, 2020
What a special doctor and family friend! They dont make them like Dr. Hayes anymore. I know he will be missed. He worked hard and enjoyed life and his family. He was a wonderful role model for all of us. I will be praying for his family.
March 14, 2020
Our deepest condolences go out to you and your entire family Jimmy.
Your Father is sadly missed by all that knew him.
Cherish all the great father-son memories you've shared through the years especially the last duck hunt and the many trips in the ocean. He will live in your heart forever.
You and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time.
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