Leon William Hayes

Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his wife Betty Ann Reed Hayes, his parents Elias and Laura Hayes, his siblings, and other family and friends.

Mr. Hayes is survived by his daughters Deborah (Ken) Hogg of Columbus, GA and Sandra (Paul) Stinchcomb of Winder, GA. He is also survived by his grandchildren Phillip (Candy) McLendon, Renee Sprague, Charity (Bronson) Montgomery, Elias Stinchcomb, Russell (Erin) Stinchcomb, and Wesley (Marina) Stinchcomb. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Mr. Hayes loved many things. He loved his Lord, and his family has peace knowing where he is. He loved his wife and family. He loved music of all kinds and playing his guitar. He loved fixing things from cars, TVs and even building the best go carts. He worked for and retired from General Motors where he made and has maintained many friendships. He also loved to make people laugh. His goal when in a conversation with anyone was to make them laugh. He taught his family how to love God, love each other unconditionally and laughter through tears. As his family grieves they are remembering his humor and ask for anyone that has a story, especially if funny, to please share it with them.

Funeral services will be held Saturday September 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 pm Saturday prior to the service.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.