74 year old Harry Lee Hayes of Smithville passed away Thursday at his residence. He was a Baptist and a retired nurseryman and bail bondsman. A graveside service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Family members will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Hayes was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Jane Fuson Hayes; four brothers, Alton, J.C., Toy and Kenneth Hayes; three sisters, Irene Hayes, Nannie Mae Eastes, and Frances Hayes. Survivors include two daughters, Gena and Scott Cripps and Candace Hayes. One son, Aaron and Julie Hayes. Three grandchildren, Loren and Tyree Cripps and Scott Rayburn. Special nephew, James and Kerrie Hayes. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations may be made to Alive Hospice.
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