Henry is survived by his wife Jane Burke Hayes of Roswell GA, son Henry Joseph Hayes III (husband of Ruxi) of Milton GA, daughter Emily Bryan (wife of Shayne) of Marietta GA, and eight loving grandchildren.
Henry was born on August 8th 1943 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Joseph Claude Hayes and Claudia Belle Jordan Hayes. After serving in the Air Force he graduated from Livingston University and then Southern Miss with a degree in Accounting. He married his wife Jane in 1975. After moving to Montgomery he began a career as an Internal Auditor where he quickly gained a reputation for kindness and integrity. He moved to Atlanta in 1989, and completed his career with Georgia Pacific. Later in life he found time to volunteer with the Gideons, and to work with disadvantaged youth through the Optimist Club. An avid outdoorsmen, he enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. His greatest joy however was spending time with his eight grandchildren, whom he cherished.
Visitation is scheduled for 10am on February 13th at Lebanon Baptist Church. The service will then be held at 11am. A graveside service will be held at 2pm at the Veteran’s Georgia National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lebanon Baptist Church Missions Program or to the Gideons in care of Lebanon Baptist Church at 11250 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, GA 30075.
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