Mr. David Anthony Hayes

Mr. David Anthony Hayes obituary

Mr. David Anthony Hayes

David Hayes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burden's Funeral Home - Griffin on Dec. 9, 2025.
Mr. David Anthony Hayes was born on February 10, 1979, to Jarome and Talisa Hayes in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Anthony received his formal education at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia.

David accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.

Mr. David Anthony Hayes was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Star Hardwick in Griffin, Georgia.

David was employed by Fed-Ex as a Packer until his untimely passing. In his leisure time he enjoyed listening to music, fashion, cars and spending time with his family.

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Mr. David Anthony Hayes' name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his father, Jarome Hayes, brother, Tyrome Hayes; grandmothers, Georgia Mae Horton and Mary Janes Hayes; grandfathers, Robert Horton, and Luther Hayes; aunt, Thelma Miler, and his uncle, Walter Horton.

Mr. David Anthony Hayes leaves a legacy to be cherished in the hearts of his mother, Talisa Hayes (Steve Brown), his wife, Star Hardwick; daughters, Shanautica Hayes and Destinee Milner; sister, Nikki Hayes (Bruce); grandson, Noah Sincere Hayes; nephews, Tyquavius Hayes, Andretius Martin, Jamarcus Watkins, and Omarion Hayes; niece, Sade James; aunts, Robin (Curtis) Jones, Zina Coleman, Deborah Turnipseed, Rosa Hayes, and Elaine Heath; uncles, James Hayes, and Willie (Yakima) Hayes; stepfather, Lamar Searcy, and his godbrother, Arkeuvius Searcy. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

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