He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Linda Hayes, son John “Johnny” Booth, 5 grandchildren (Joe T. Booth, Tricia Lewis, Anastashia Wong, Victoria Burke, Jaquelyn Davis), cousin Douglas Mayfield and 10 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother Margaret Hayes and brother James Edward “Eddye” Hayes.
Joe served his country as a soldier for the US Army in Vietnam. A lifelong resident of Memphis, TN and the surrounding area, he also served his community for 16 years as a reserve officer on the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
“Dad chose me as his son when I was 7 and raised me as his own. I could not have asked for a better father and example to follow. I love you Dad. ” – John Booth
Graveside services are scheduled at Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 11:00am.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Hayes family.