Jessy Charles Hayes' Obituary
Jess joined our heavenly Fathers' flock on Sunday, February 10, 2008. Jess was born in Marshall on May 6, 1936 to Jessy Thomas Hayes and Velma Oney
Hayes.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years Deana, daughter Debra McDowell and son-in-law Jerry of Diana, daughter Cynthia Blankenship of Frankston, step-sons Mickey Mehrens and wife Bretta of Longview, Timothy Mehrens and wife Libby of Spring, Mark Mehrens of Longview and Steve Mehrens of Sacremento, CA., sisters Dorothy Burnett-Lesley and husband George of Longview, Marie Collins and husband Cleon of Hallsville and Ella Mae James and husband Bruce of Gainesville; 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Jessy and Velma Hayes, brother Harless A. Hayes, son Charlie Hayes and great grandson J.D. Long.
Jess was a member at Glenwood Acres Baptist Church. He was employed at Thiokol in Karnack for 37 years. He was a dedicated employee and very gifted in
his knowledge of electronics and communications. After retirement, he served, as president for the Glenwood Acres Home Owners Assoc., became an
accomplished woodworker and was an avid fisherman.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Reverend Othel LaFerney officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Park Cemetery.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
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