Howard C. Hayes Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Howard C. Hayes Jr. of Asheboro, North Carolina, who passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Howard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Hayes, Sr. and Lois Jane Inman Hayes; and his son Travis Clifton Hayes. He is survived by: his son Joshua Nelson Hayes; his sister Gwen Hayes; and his half-brother Roy Hayes.
Visitation was held on Sunday, July 6th 2025 from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM at the Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service (908 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203). A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 6th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203; or to Randolph County Honor Guard, PO Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204. Keep Howard's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
