James Arthur Hayes Obituary
The memory of James Arthur Hayes (Waycross, Georgia), who passed away on August 8, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, John Arthur Hayes and Iva Minchew Hayes; his son James Richard Hayes; and his siblings, Walter Joe Hayes, Sr., Marvin Hayes, Johnnie Adkerson, Iva Lee Fowke and Marilyn Hayes.
He is survived by: his wife Clara Marie Jordan Hayes of Pierce County; his children, Darrell Hayes (Doris) of Pierce County, Bruce Hayes (Terri) of Jacksonville, FL, Michael Hayes (Debbie) of Blairsville, GA, Paula Davis (Pete) of Center Hill, FL, Paul Hayes (Becky) of Blackshear, GA and Teresa Walker (John) of Macon, GA; and his sister Carolyn Pierce (late Ed) of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren.
