Obituary of Jackie Wayne Hayes

Jackie Wayne Hayes, 67, of Roanoke , loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 20, 2022.  He was the son of Thelma Holly Hayes and the late Earl G. Hayes, Jr.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Pat Flora.

Jackie loved spending time with his children and grandchildren by watching their ball games.  He also loved the Raiders, Hank Williams, Jr., horseback riding, bowling and cruising Williamson Road in his Mustang.  Jackie enjoyed volunteering and giving back to the community at the Oxford House that helped him many years ago.

Jackie was employed as a Master Electrician with Jarrett Electric for 30 years.

In addition to his wife of 21 years, Judy Hayes he will be missed and remembered by his sons, William E. Hayes and wife Brittany, Jeremy L. Hayes and wife Jessica, Elijah Dawson and wife Stefanie; daughter, Tabitha Eanes and husband Larry Collins; grandsons, Naythan Hayes, Kyle Eanes and Kenny Collins; granddaugher, Kalee Hayes; siblings, Ronnie Hayes, Michael Hayes and wife Cheryl; brother-in-law, Bill Flora; special in laws, Esther Howery, Herman and Brenda Wright and Brenda Hayes; and special nieces and nephews, Melody Smither (Eric), Fredy Wright (Taylor) and J.W. Howery (Meagan) as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Medi Home Health Hospice.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project 4889 Belfort Road Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL  32256.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 pm Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Elmer Clemons. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707