Mr. Hope Hayes went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Monday, December 27, 2010 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin, NC. He was born July 11, 1923 in Surry County to James A. and Minnie Durham Hayes. As a World War II veteran, Pearl Harbor left many painful memories. He was a very proud American. Mr. Hayes retired from AT&T/Lucent Technologies after 38 years of service. He spoke of his years there with pride and memories of good friends. For 48 years he was a member of Urban Street Baptist Church/Vernon Forest Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Reba, a sister Willow Miller and brothers Benny Hayes and J.A. Hayes, Jr. Mr. Hayes is survivied by a son Kyle Hayes and his wife Pennie; a daughter Penney Bullock; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Havalyn Jolley and her husband Robert and Patricia Crabb and her husband L.D. All through his lifetime he enjoyed helping others because he found comfort in giving and sharing. Mr. Hayes was known for his kindness and gentleness and quiet dignity. He never lost his sweet smile. He always faced any challenge in his life by praying Psalm 23. Now, he is with his shepherd and can rest is God's loving arms. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Park Lawn Memorial Gardens on Peters Creek Prkwy. in Winston-Salem with Rev. Chris Byrne officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to New Friendship Baptist Church, 4258 Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107.
