Craig Franklin Hayes, 69, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on February 27 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Charlotte on July 26, 1952 and lived in Monroe during his teenage years. Craig retired after 50 years with Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Plastics Division. He enjoyed meeting people and never met a stranger.
Craig is predeceased by his parents, Frank W. and Minnie Lee “Pete” Hayes. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Denise Hayes; his mother-in-law, Bernice Reed and his beloved cat, Emma Lou Hayes and he will be greatly missed by many cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A service to celebrate Craig’s life will be held in McEwen’s Colonial Chapel at 2:00 pm, officiated by Pastor Glenn Stevenson Jr. followed by burial at Lakeland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Devonshire Baptist Church, 6744 View Way Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215.
McEwen of Monroe is honored to serve the Hayes family.