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JAMES HAYRE Obituary
JAMES KENNETH HAYRE
James Kenneth Hayre, 85, of Daniel Island, South Carolina, husband of Wilhelmina M. Hayre passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014. His interment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. James was born March 20, 1928 in Washington, DC, son of the late James Howard Hayre and Catherine Eleanor Millar Hayre. He was a retired Police Officer with Arlington County, VA, where he was a member of the Retired Police Officer Association. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He is survived his wife of 61 years, Wilhelmina M. Hayre; his daughter, Sheree Hayre McGarvey and her husband, Daniel of Arlington, VA; his son, Gregg Hayre and his wife, Barbara of Charleston, SC; his grandchildren, Christopher Hayre, James Crocker, Lauren Anderson, Shane Hayre, Troy Hayre, and Sean McGarvey; seven great-granchildren; and his sister, Shirley Crack of Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in James' name to a charity of one's choice.
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Jim Winlund
March 2, 2021
In loving memory of James Hayre. Mr. Hayre gave me my first job when I was about 15 years old. With his brother in law, Roxie Crack he was part-owner of a parking lot striping business. They were both police officers and worked this business on the side. They hired me as a laborer. James was a really good man. God rest him.
Jim Kogle
February 28, 2020
Kenny was my Sergeant when I joined the Arlington Police Department. He was a gentleman and cared about the community that he served. He was a great teacher, supervisor, and role model! Rest In Peace, Kenny!
March 25, 2014
Billie & family, Ken ws a beautiful & wonderful man I was blessed to have been his friend for 25 years I lived next door to you both.
A favorite song of mine "IMAGINE" best describes what Ken left behind for all of us who knew him. God Bless!
Tony Montalbano
Dale Varnau
March 7, 2014
I met Mr.Hayre through working with his son Gregg. It was a pleasure and honor to know him.
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Jeffrey Gavin
March 5, 2014
A kind and gentle man full of integrity that left a living legacy for his children and grandchildren. You will be remembered fondly in the hearts of many. God bless the Hayre family and Thank you Kenny for being who you were.
March 5, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
March 5, 2014
To the Hayre family,
May the God of comfort give you strength, peace, love and comfort in the time of need. My sympathy to the family.
STEPHEN BEHRENS
March 5, 2014
YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST.
Jim Winlund Jr.
March 5, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kenny gave me my first job as a teenager, helping him and Roxie Crack at their part-time job. He was a terrific guy.
Jim Kogle
March 5, 2014
Kenny Hayre was my Sergeant when I joined the Arlington PD. He was a caring man with a good sense of humor and a mentor to those who worked for him. May this fine man be remembered for his contribution to the community that he served and his family. May he rest in peace.
Mary Gavin Smith
March 5, 2014
Greg + Barb & boys:
I am so sorry for your loss. What a great tradition your father started with his military and public safety service.
One of ACPD's first and finest ~
~ Rest in Peace ~
God Bless
Mary Gavin Smith
Eileen Williams
March 5, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. - I worked with Kenny for many years at ACPD. Rest in peace.
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