Cecil Hayes Sr.

Cecil Hayes Sr.

Cecil Hayes Obituary

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Mr. Cecil Hayes Sr., 68, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at his residence.He was the son of the late Robert and Annie Mae Hall Hayes and was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Brock, Dee Hailey, Ruby Rogers, Dimple Hayes, Cora Hayes and Lucille Morrison; brothers, Larry Hayes and James Hayes.As owner and operator of Dalton Wrecker for the past 37 years, Cecil was a good man to work for, as he would treat his employees like sons and family. His caring and compassion was with him at all times, with employees, business and family. He loved to collect Hot Wheels and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.Cecil is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ruby Payne Hayes of Dalton; sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil Hayes Jr. and Lesa Hayes, Jim and Anne Hayes, all of Dalton; sisters, Faye Anderson of Dalton and Frances Stafford of Chatsworth; brothers; Robert Hayes and Broadrick Hayes, both of Dalton; grandchildren, Robyn Hayes, Ashley Hayes and Haley Hayes; longtime friends and employees.Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Harris and Doug Jensen officiating.Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m.Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.Love Funeral Home 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center), is in charge of arrangements.

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February 26, 2009

Darrell and Donna Malone posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2009

DEBRA VICKERS posted to the memorial.

February 19, 2009

Tessie Brown posted to the memorial.

Darrell and Donna Malone

February 26, 2009

Mr. Hayes;
Has always been a friend of our family, he will be missed by many people, a good man and friend are rare in the world we live in today and he was one of the few we have
had the pleasure to meet.

DEBRA VICKERS

February 20, 2009

RUBY AND FAMILY IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,I WILL MISS UNCLE CECIL I WISH I COULD HAVE SENT MORE TIME WITH YOU

Tessie Brown

February 19, 2009

Jr. and family, I am so very sorry and shocked to hear about your Dad.
I know that he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. My heart goes out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Tess Brown

HUBERT& ANNETTA WILLIAMS

February 19, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Darlene Penland

February 19, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Cecil he will be miss alot at Kmart he was A good man. he love coming in and looking for hot wheels he will be miss greatly. i will miss him aggravating me. our prayers are with the family and may GOD be with you. Your friend Darlene from K-mart

adventure chevrolet

February 19, 2009

HAYES family we at adventure chevrolet are so sorry for your loss.we have done bussiness with dalton wrecker for years.cecil will be missed, and our prayers go out for your family at this time.so thanks cecil for all the laughs and joy you brought to us over the years. {employees at adventure chevrolet}

ROGER ROACH

February 18, 2009

To all of Cecil's family members; I had the honor to know Cecil since the early 1970's. He was as fine of a man and a wonderful friend to have and to know. At one time it was a race or game to see which of us could get to K-mart first for Nascar or Hot Wheels. I will miss him for days to come. May God bless each and every one of his family members daily and give them comfort as the carry on in life.

Arthur Patty

February 18, 2009

Cecil will be missed greatly,all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.It may not have shown back then but I learned alot from Cecil may god bless.

AMANDA STEWART

February 18, 2009

JIM ANN & HAYES FAMILY,
I WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. OVER THE YEARS HE HAS TAUGHT EVERYONE SO MUCH THRU HIS HARD WORK, ENTHUSIASM, & DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY & FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS.
AMANDA ALLISON ALVIN & KATHRYN STEWART

CURTIS (radar) HALL

February 18, 2009

mrs hayes and jr and jim.i am so sorry for your loss.i have known cecil and you boys since i started driving.all my thoughts and prayers are with you all.sure will miss ya cecil.

Cindy Hawkins

February 18, 2009

Jr.and Jim,When I seen today's paper and Cecil's name was in it I was shocked. My heart goes out to all of you. If there's anything I can do for any of you just let me know. Cecil was a good man and he'll be missed. He definitly is a legacy, and even though he's gone, his memory will alway's live on. I know it's going to be hard and sad getting past this, especially for your mom. She's lucky to have the two of you to help get her through this.

Vanessa & Reid Thurmond

February 18, 2009

Ruby, Cecil, Jr. & Jim we are both so sorry to hear about the loss of Cecil, Sr. May God be with you and the family during this time of sorrow.

Frank Davis

February 18, 2009

Cecil you will be missed. Hot wheels will never be the same.

Patty Schoen-Jones

February 18, 2009

So sorry for your loss.

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