Tony Joseph Hayes

Tony Joseph Hayes was born in Hi-Hat, KY (Floyd County) on August 12, 1951, and passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 73, following complications from a long-term illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; his daughters, Rachel Hayes, Laura Hayes Jones, and Sara Hayes; and his granddaughter, Reagan Shelton.
Tony was the son of the late Claude and Opal Hayes. He is also survived by his siblings: Glenn Hayes, Claudette Hall, Delores Hayes Tackett, Roger Hayes, and Morris Hayes.
Tony dedicated his life to ministry, serving as a minister for 40 years and as a pastor for 37 years in the Church of God, the Christian Church, and the Church of the Nazarene. He earned a Master's degree in Church History and Christian Thought from Trinity Evangelical University in Elgin, Illinois.
Tony's commitment to education was evident throughout his career. He began as the Principal of Lawndale Christian School and went on to become an instructor in the Religion Department at Indiana Wesleyan University. Additionally, he served as a professor of Ethics at Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tony also played a significant role in higher education administration for 23 years, including serving as the School Director at Southern Ohio College, Academic Dean at Beckfield College, Director of TAP at Thomas More College, and Director of the U.S. Department of Education EOC Trio Program at the University of Cincinnati.
Tony Joseph Hayes will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his dedication to education, and his profound impact on the lives of those he served.
His life will be celebrated at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene, 726 Lemons Mill Rd., Georgetown, KY on Saturday, August 31st at 11 a.m. Instead of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Georgetown Church of the Nazarene.
Care Cremation and Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.