James "Deacon" Hayes

James "Deacon" Hayes, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 15, 1942, in Spartanburg, SC to the late James and Janie Hayes.

James was a member of Garver Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. He was also a member of the Gobblers Club. He loved his family, and he loved old cars.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Elise Hayes; son, James Grant Hayes; brothers, Charles, Broadus, George and Floyd Hayes; sisters, June Crowe and Doris Heffner; two grandchildren, Brandon Hayes and Ryan Hayes.

James is survived by his sons, Tommy & Cindy Hayes, Aron & Sissy Hayes, Matt & Margaret Hayes; daughter, Donna & Scott Quick; brothers, David & Donna Hayes, Neal Hayes; sisters, Rita & Randy Gilbert, Lynn Hayes; companion, Aliene Patterson; nine grandchildren, Daniel & Brittany Lowery, Justin Hayes, Glen & Amanda Lowery, Katilyn Quick, Kaleb Hayes, Hope & Mike Micik, Andrew Quick, Emma Quick, Nathan Hayes; seven great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Gibson, Noah Lowery, Lucas Lowery, Nolan Gupta, Mackenzie Glawson, McKenna Lowery, Savannah Micik.

A Funeral Service officiated by Pastor David Stewart, will be held Friday, July 14, 2023 – 3:00 PM, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Road, Gastonia, NC.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service Friday at Westview Gardens in Bessemer City, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:  Garver Memorial Baptist Church, 1920 N. Modena St. Gastonia, NC 28054.

Condolences may be made online at:  www.greenefuneral.com.