Edison Oliver Hayes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Edison Oliver Hayes of Hampton, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 20, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Hayes and Ethel Hayes; his brothers, Charles Frank Hayes, Sr. and Thomas O. Hayes, Jr.; his half-brother Thomas Hayes; and his brother-in-law Abbie Lane.
He is survived by: his wife Georgia Mae Hayes; his sons, Thomas Wilson Hayes (Danette) and David Anthony Hayes (Kristina); his brother Michael Eugene Hayes (Gisela); his grandchildren, Megan Hayes (Kenny), Kasey Hayes (Vladimir), Sam Pollard (Beth), April Larkin (Brian), Ellen Waters (Wesley) and Todd Johnson (Madison); his great grandchildren, Bryce, Enzo, Luka, Noah, Mia, Emma, Will, Madison, Hadley, Claire and Annie; his siblings-in-law, DW Lane (Lorene), Larry Hoffman (Vicky) and Peggy Hayes; and his friend Jack Harrell. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Victory at Calvary Baptist Church, 445 Shelton Road, Hampton, VA 23663 or the St. Joseph Indian School, St. Joseph's Indian School, PO Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325; a charity that was near to Edison's heart. (I will put a clickable link on our website for folks to donate online).
