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Joe Thomas Hayes

December 31, 1943 – February 6, 2023
Obituary of Joe Thomas Hayes
IN THE CARE OF

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

Joe Thomas Hayes 79, passed away at his home in Oakland, TN on Monday, February 6th 2023. A caring and giving man, Joe will be missed by family and friends.

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.

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FAMILY

Linda HayesLoving wife of 53 years

John “Johnny” BoothSon

Joe T. Booth, Tricia Lewis, Anastashia Wong, Victoria Burke, Jaquelyn Davis)5 Grandchildren

Douglas MayfieldCousin

Margaret HayesMother (deceased)

James Edward “Eddye” HayesBrother (deceased)

10 great grandchildren

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