Allen William Hayes Sr.

1944 - 2011

BORN

1944

DIED

2011

Allen Hayes Obituary

Allen William Hayes Sr., 66, Inverness, died Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Shands at UF in Gainesville. Allen was born on December 25, 1944, in Pullman, MI, to the late Dorwin and Clara (Reinstra) Hayes and came to this area seven years ago from Grand Junction, MI. Allen was employed at the Key Training Center as an assistant resident manager. He was a 32nd-degree Mason, member of the South Haven Lodge in South Haven, MI, and past master of the Floral City Lodge #133. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. A giving and unselfish man, he loved helping others any way that he could.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Shirley Hayes; sons Allen Hayes Jr. (Beth), Jacksonville, FL, and Scott (Heather) Hayes, Detroit, MI; daughter Terri Avery, Bangor, MI, and stepdaughter Regina (Keith) Hitt, Bloomingdale, MI; brothers Ron (Charlotte) Hayes, GA, and Bob (Jeanne) Hayes, MI; sister Margie Payne and (Joe), AL, Alice Walker, GA, Doris (Bill) Willingham, Grand Junction, MI, and Patsy Neville, GA; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His extended family includes his mother-in-law Marie Privett, Inverness; brothers- and sisters-in-law Archie and Mary Privett, South Haven, MI, Mary and Eric Petro, Albion, MI, Rich and Debbie Chandler, Inverness; and a very dear friend, Lois Gruis, Ocala.
A funeral service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 4 p.m. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory. Masonic Service will follow. The family will receive friends in visitation from 2 p.m. until the hour of service. The family requests donations in Allen's memory to The Masonic Lodge of Floral City, First Baptist Church of Inverness, "Love Department" or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Oct. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Allen Hayes

4 Entries

Fred & Shirley Harman

October 21, 2011

Shirley, Fred and I were so sadden to hear of Al's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are. That our Lord will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

Cathi Vanderpool

October 16, 2011

Al you will definitely be missed by every life that you touched. I knew you for only two years, yet the positive impact you made on me will last a lifetime. Your ability to touch peoples lives with a word, a gesture or a smile was amazing. I am so sorry for your wonderful wife Shirley, who is just as amazing as you, but I am proud to say that I know God has welcomed a special angel home. I know that you will continue to bless all of us each and every day. Rest easy Al and be Shirley's guardian angel.

melissa Bostick

October 16, 2011

Big Al, you will be missed by the many lives that you have touched. Mrs. Shirley, know that he loved you dearly. We cannot bring him back but we can always remember the good times: Santa Clause, Deep Fried Turkey, Breakfast Casserole, his laughter, his hugs & most of all his big heart & love for all. Al you will be missed deeply but we know that GOD has taken you to be with HIM in Heaven. You will nolonger be in pain and we know you are watching over us from above. THANK YOU for all you are, were & will forever will be... Love & Miss you!! Bye (for now), Love ya', See Ya'(in Heaven someday) Melissa

Sunday fun day with Al and Shirley

lois Gruis

October 16, 2011

Al my friend I will miss you dearly. You I think are the first person in my life that was a man out to do all good, as God wants us all to do and be. You were good to everyone your path crossed and ask for nothing in return. You gave true Unconditional love to all men and women on this earth. Your strengths were Determination, persistent, hardheaded but with a heart as big as this earth. Al was very dear and near to my heart. He was a loving husband, wonderful friend, and was like my brother. He was always willing to do anything, for anyone, regardless of how well he knew them, or how tired he was, he always found the strength to lend that helping hand. All a person had to do is ask and he was there with bells on. He enjoyed helping people so much it was like his passion in life. Pleasing and give to persons, the best part about Al was the love he had for his wife Shirley. I think this was the best part of Al. He loved to play Santa with his jolly self, putting smiles on children’s faces and the mental challenged. Helping and doing for others warmed his heart. Al you gave respect, love, and honor to all that cross your path and that is exactly what God wants from all of us. I love you my dear friend and will miss making memories but will cherish the ones I have.
Lois

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