Earl Dean Hayes, 65, of Lenox died Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2005, in Lenox Cemetery. Family members will present eulogies with burial to follow in Lenox Cemetery. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Mr. Hayes was born on May 26, 1940 in Brooks County and was the son of Willie Henry Hayes and Edna Graddy Hayes, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Paula Jane Hayes, who died in 1985; and three brothers. He was a retired technician with Shaw Industries.
Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife, Helen Willis Hayes of Lenox; two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl Dean, Jr. and Florence Hayes of Cook County, and Henry Lee "Hank" and Jessica Hayes of Tift County; one daughter, Wanda Hayes of Tift County; two sisters, Annie Jean Martin of Adel and Betty Sue Wade of Macon; four grandchildren; and one great grandson.