Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Dec 18, 1956 – Mar 5, 2026 (Age 69)
William Stephen Hayes, Jr., beloved husband of the late Debra Lee Hayes, brother, and father, sadly passed on March 5th, 2026. Born on December 18th, 1956, in Atlanta, GA, Bill retired with honors as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force and continued working with the military as a civilian contractor to the Navy at Belle Chasse Naval Air Station.
He is survived by his children, Michelle Marie, Jennifer Ann, and Elvis Jackson, his sisters, Marianne Knight, Lola Smith, and Paula Benson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth Hayes, his brother Edmund Jackson Hayes, and his son William Stephen Hayes, III. The family would like to extend special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Slidell Memorial Hospital and the Northshore Rehabilitation Center who took care of Bill during his health struggles and final days.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME,1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 11:30 A.M.
Interment in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.
Visitation on Monday, March 16,2026 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
Read MoreMay God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chanel Gusman
March 17, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Coworker
Jennifer I'm praying for you and your family
Erander Guss
March 16, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Coworker
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Darlene
March 16, 2026 | Marrero, LA | Coworker
Lola and family,
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember someone who was so close to you.
Dave, Ida, and Aaron Bowden
Dave & ida Bowden
March 15, 2026 | Adairsville, GA | Friend
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. My prayers are with you all.
Jackie Stamps
March 15, 2026 | Coworker
Rest in peace Master Sergeant.
Marine Corps brother
March 13, 2026 | Military
I didn't get the privilege of knowing Mr. William, but I do in fact know his wonderful daughter, Jennifer. May God bless the family. And may you rest in peace, Mr. Hayes.
Stacey Mason
March 13, 2026 | Kenner, LA
I'm so sorry about Mr Hayes.
Anthony Porter
March 13, 2026 | Coworker
I’m so sorry for your loss. Billy was the sweetest guy. Known him since he was a little boy.
Linda Pearl
March 13, 2026 | Slidell, LA | Friend
