Shepard Duane Hayes
LUMBERTON — Shepard Duane Hayes died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on June 9, 2015, at his mother's home in Lumberton. He was 51 years old.
Duane was born on Nov. 5, 1963, in Wilson. He grew up in Lumberton, and graduated in 1982 from Lumberton Senior High School, where he was a standout athlete in football and basketball. He graduated from Chowan College in 1984, and from East Carolina University in 1986. He was self-employed with Expense Reduction Consultants. Duane had a kind heart, a charming smile and a quick wit. He loved sports, jazz music and cooking.
He is survived by his mother, Marjorie S. Hayes, who loved him with all of her heart; his brother, Floyd Conrad Hayes; his sisters, Melodi Hayes, Stephanie Hayes Jarvis (Reed), Freida Hayes, and Luanne Hayes Lasnier (Ken); and his nephew, Matthew Hayes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Ray Hayes, a loss he grieved daily; his sister-in-law, Lisa Lindsey Hayes; and his beloved dogs, Wolfie and Hazel.
A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Godwin Heights Baptist Church in Lumberton. The visitation with the family will be held immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. The family will hold a private burial.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Duane's memory to the charity of one's choice.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalms 34:18.
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