Jimmie Hayes

Jimmie Hayes obituary

Jimmie Hayes

Upcoming Events

Sep

23

Memorial service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church

106 Shady Grove Road, Mcalester, OK 74501

Send Flowers

Only 20 hours left for delivery to next service.

Jimmie Hayes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory - McAlester on Sep. 19, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Jimmie Lee Hayes, 95, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Born April 1, 1930, in Seminole, Oklahoma, he proudly served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Jimmie was musically talented, an avid fisherman, and loved sharing laughter through his playful practical jokes. A devoted servant of God, he lived a life of faith, joy, and kindness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Jesse Hayes; brothers Ottaway and Garland; his son Gus; and his wife, Janie.

He is survived by his children, Jimbo and his wife Donna of Flint, Texas; David of Chickasha, Oklahoma; and Gwen and her husband Gene of McAlester, Oklahoma, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jimmie's love, humor, and faith will be remembered by all who knew him.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd, 1:00 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church, McAlester, OK.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

501 St. Jude’s Place • Memphis, TN 38105

Telephone Number (800) 805-5856

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory - McAlester

110 S. 3rd St. P.O. Box 3344, McAlester, OK 74502

Make a Donation
in Jimmie Hayes's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Jimmie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Jimmie Hayes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Sep

23

Memorial service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church

106 Shady Grove Road, Mcalester, OK 74501

Send Flowers

Only 20 hours left for delivery to next service.