On Monday, April 26, 2010 Mark LeRoy Hayes of Elkridge, MD, Beloved husband of Grace J. Hayes. Loving Father of Jonathan M. and Christopher T. Hayes. Son of Thomas L. Hayes and the late Donna J. Adams. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Hayes proudly served in the United States Navy for 4 years active duty and 20 years as a Naval Historian. Family and friends are invited to gather for a "Time of Friendship" at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., (exit 6 off Rt. 100) , 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, Md on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 10:00 AM to the start of the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. if desired, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Search Ministries, 5038 Dorsey Hall Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042