James-Hayes-Obituary

James E. Hayes

Richmond, Virginia

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HAYES, James E., a retired detective with the Richmond Police Department, departed this life June 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Sheppard Hayes; his mother, Irene Hayes; and his brother, Clarence Hayes. He leaves to cherish his memory a brother, Bob Hayes (Renee) of Rochester, N.Y.; son, Keith Chapman; daughter, Jeanine W. Cook; three grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins, among them a special niece, Cynthia Oliver (Darell); other relatives and friends, among them a family friend, Lillian Cotman; and Club 533 members. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets, where the family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23, 11 a.m. Rev. Ronald C. Taylor Sr. officiating. Interment in Virginia Veterans Cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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It been a year but seems like yesterday when u past the Love is still the same Love always your son KEITH CHAPMAN

Papa will always be missed and love! now i have an angle for sure dat lookin ova me!!! Loven yow always Ka'Von Chapman(your grandbaby)

Big James will truly be missed.He was a kind thoughtful guy.Always carried a big smile.He lived in my neighborhood and always called me to get pears and apples from his fruit trees.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim always had a smile and a good word for everyone. I truly enjoyed working with him.

Big Jim, as I used to call him was a good Police officer and a very good friend. He will be missed, I miss him.My condolences to the family. Good bye my friend, rest in peace

Here's to a quiet warrior who had no enemies. God Bless the family.
John 3: 16

Jim always had a smile and a good word. He was a 'gentle giant'; a good person and a good police officer. He will be missed. I am sure he is already in heaven looking out for folks. God Bless.
Buddy Bass Mechanicsville, VA

To the man who taught me to "Work the Job and NOT to let the Job Work ME", from that he taught me alot of Police Work and many life lessons. God bless the family.