Wayne Hires Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 29, 2025, at the age of 88, Wayne Hires of Jacksonville, Florida passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nathan Hires and Verdie Hires (Altman); his wife Kathleen L. Hires; and his son Curtis Hires (Melony). He is survived by: his siblings, Aurbie Hires, Thelma Hartley, Eugene Hires, Maggie Cruce and Lawton Hires; his children, Carolyn Moody (late Haynes) and Jeffrey Hires (LaRae); and his siblings, LueBertha and Laverne. He is also survived by several nephews and nieces.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cedar Bay Funeral Home (405 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Pine Grove Congregational Methodist Church.