Cecil Hayes, Sr.

Mr. Cecil Hayes, Sr., 68, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at his residence.
He was the son of the late, Robert and Annie Mae Hall Hayes and was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Brock, Dee Hailey, Ruby Rogers, Dimple Hayes, Cora Hayes, and Lucille Morrison; brothers, Larry Hayes and James Hayes.
As owner and operator of Dalton Wrecker for the past 37 years, Cecil was a good man to work for, as he would treat his employee’s like sons and family. His caring and compassion was with him at all times, with employee’s, business and family. He loved to collect Hot Wheels and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
Cecil is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ruby Payne Hayes of Dalton; sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil Hayes, Jr. and Lesa Hayes, Jim and Anne Hayes all of Dalton, sisters, Faye Anderson of Dalton and Frances Stafford of Chatsworth; brothers; Robert Hayes and Broadrick Hayes both of Dalton; grandchildren, Robyn Hayes, Ashley Hayes and Haley Hayes; long time friends and employees.
Funeral services will be 2 P.M. Friday in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Harris and Doug Jensen officiating.
Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home Thursday from 5 to 9 P.M.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.