Michael Eugene Hayes, age 72, of McDonough, Georgia passed away July 10, 2023. Mike was born May 18, 1951 in St. Charles, Louisiana to the late Robert and Dorothy Gray Hayes. he faithfully served his country in the United States Army, retiring after 21 years. He worked as an insurance agent at Bobby Allen State Farm for many years. The later part of his career was as a superintendent at College Park Cemetery and Sherwood Memorial Park. Mike was a member of Timberridge Presbyterian Church. He was an avid Georgia Bulldawg fan, enjoyed trips with his family, especially to the beach and lounging at the pool. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Eve Allen Hayes; children, June (John) Hart of Lavernia, Texas, Michael (Nicole) Hayes of Anchorage, Alaska, Macklin (Meghan) Hayes of Atlanta, Georgia and Jessica (Blake) Jenkins of McDonough, Georgia; grandchildren, Jacob, Kayla, Kelci, Mia, Grace, Everett, Lillian and Lucas; great grandchildren, Kinnley, Kaden, Luna, Ava and Marlee; siblings, Linda (Dan) Singleton of High Falls, Georgia, Robbie (Rodney) Mangum of Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas (Susan) Hayes of Fayetteville, Georgia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 2:00 pm in the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Timberridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service.