Robert Hayes Obituary
Aiken – Mr. Robert Allen Hayes, 62, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023.
Robert was born in Lakeland, FL, son of the late Blanche Faye Hayes Shirah and Buddy Hathcock. He was a longtime employee of Lively’s Collision Center where he loved his second family: Benny Lively, Bojo Lively, Braydon Lively and crew, and so many more.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Hayes; his sons, Cory (Raynie) Hayes, Aiken, Tyler (Ivy) Hayes, Aiken; grandchildren, Ava Hayes, Emmy Lou Hayes, Aspen Hayes, Willow Hayes, and Juanita “Nina” Garcia; a half-sister, Donna Watson, FL; a half-brother, Mike Costion, FL.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a grandson, Hunter Hayes, and a half-brother, Patrick Shirah.
The family will celebrate Robert’s life by receiving friends from 3:00-5:00 PM Friday, December 15, 2023, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to CanHope (formerly Savannah River Cancer Foundation) https://canhope.life/
SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
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