James William Hayes

James William Hayes, 73 of Halls passed away October 14, 2013 at University of Tennessee Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Veteran of the United States Army and member of the International union of Operating Engineers Local Union #917. Preceded in death by parents Barton Clifford Hayes and Meldia Mae Hayes, and loving and devoted wife of 32 years Dorothy Sharp Hayes. Survived by son and daughter in law Shon and Marty Hayes, daughter and son in law Jamie and Gregg Jones, cherished grandchildren William Dallan (Natalie) Ellis, Jennifer Hayes, Michael James Thomas Hayes and Colby Jones, great grandchildren Easton Wade Ellis and Oakley Mae Ellis, Brother Jerry (Tessa) Hayes, Sisters Linda (John) Zehr and Norma Cook, Brothers in law Buddy Sharp, Eddie (Dorinda) Sharp and Ronnie (Sharon) Sharp, very special and devoted friends Mike and Anne Tinker, Richard Elliot and Larry Adams, several nieces and nephews and his dog and faithful companion Shadow. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the outstanding care and encouragement to Dr. Wahid Hanna and his precious staff Maci, Joni, Beverly and Amanda. In lieu of flowers we ask that contributions be made to the UT Cancer Institute in memory of James W Hayes. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls chapel with funeral service to follow at 8:00, Rev. Bryan Wright officiating, burial Thursday 2:00 pm at Indian Creek Baptist Church, Jacksboro, TN.