Jerry Hayes, 65, was born August 25, 1954, in Summerville, Georgia to John Sterling Hayes and Helen Margaret Underwood. July 17, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida Jerry was called to his Heavenly home. Jerry started out in the 70’s working the sales counter at Electric Motors and Supply and eventually worked his way up to Regional Manager at Graybar covering the Gulf Coast. Jerry enjoyed playing golf with friends, watching his Alabama football with family and friends and was an avid fan of fantasy football. He enjoyed his competitive chess games and in 1981 won the Alabama state chess championship.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father; John Hayes, a daughter; Cyndi Ann Hayes and a grandson; Tyler Morgan Hayes.
Left to cherish Jerry’s memories will be his son; Jeremy Hayes and wife Rachel, his mother; Margaret Harrell, three brothers: Doug Hayes, John Hayes, and Tracey Harrell, two granddaughters: Cynthia Hayes, and Cheyenne Morgan, ex-wives; Janet Hayes and Robin Hayes, with many extended family members and numerous wonderful friends.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the staff at Olive Branch for the great care and compassion expressed to Jerry and his family.
Memorials may be made in honor of Jerry Hayes to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - donate.lls.org, 1-888-557-7177 or St. Jude’s Children’s research hospital, stjude.org, 800-805-5856, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38501.
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