Gary "Joe Willie" Hayes's obituary , Passed away on February 26, 2025 in Tunnel Hill, Georgia

Gary "Joe Willie" Hayes

May 29, 1946 - February 26, 2025 (78 years old)

Tunnel Hill, Georgia

Gary "Joe Willie" Hayes's obituary , Passed away on February 26, 2025 in Tunnel Hill, Georgia

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Julian Peeples Funeral Home

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Gary "Joe Willie" Hayes

May 29, 1946 - February 26, 2025 (78 years old)

Tunnel Hill, Georgia

Gary Hayes Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gary Hayes of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, whose life came to an end on February 26, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Hayes to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Whisenhunt-Hayes and Mattie Lou Whisenhunt-Hayes; his son Wesley Hayes; and his brother Douglas Hayes. He is survived by: his wife Nellie Ruth Parker Hayes; his daughter Carla; his daughter-in-law Lisa Lambert of Sugar Valley, GA; his children, Christie Blanchard of Dalton, Jamie (Carmen Hayes), Brian (Chassidy Hayes) and Bruce Jr. (Jen Brock); his sister Gail; his brother-in-law Dennis Mitchell of Dalton; his brothers, Greg Hayes of Lafayette and Billy (Carol Hayes); his grandchildren, Sheara Tancrede, Chad Jones, Cecilia Whisenant, Tesla Jones, Jericho Ledford, Carlee Rogers, Jason Padgett, Libby Campbell, Gabby Robinson and Kynleigh Brock; his great grandchildren, Ben, Abby Lovain, Kason, Rhett Tancrede, Mary Beth Blanchard and Bryar Robinson; his niece Brittany Hayes; and his great-niece Maddie Hayes.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home (2801 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Julian Peeples Funeral Home



Sat

Mar 01

Visitation

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home
2801 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721

Sat

Mar 01

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home
2801 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721

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