Henry Lee “Hank” Hayes, 83, of Collierville, TN passed away on August 14, 2023. Hank was born on June 7, 1940 in Pontotoc Co., MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Eula Hayes; brother, Bobby Hayes; and sister, Opal Hayes Graham. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margaret Ann Kroschewsky Hayes; children: Tony Hayes, Donna Tippet, and Rodney Hayes; step-children: Yvonne Grokulsky, Mike Mokry, Ken Mokry, Rick Mokry, Frank Mokry, Gwen Campbell, Mark Mokry, Gary Mokry, John Mokry, and Gabe Mokry; grandchildren; and a niece, Ann Hardeman (Carl). Hank worked for the Illinois Central Railroad as a diesel mechanic for over 30 years. He loved sports and even coached kid’s baseball in his younger years. In his free time, he enjoyed watching the Ole Miss Rebels play and listening to country music. A funeral service will be held at Brantley Funeral Home on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Autumn Woods Memorial Park.
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