Charles Harrison Hayes, Sr. Canton, Mississippi Obituary

Charles Harrison Hayes, Sr.

<p>Charles Harrison Hayes, Sr. devoted husband, loving father, and adoring grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Canton, MS on Friday, April 22, 2022.&nbsp; Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Father Mike O&rsquo;Brian will be presiding.&nbsp; Burial will immediately follow at Canton Cemetery.&nbsp; Breeland Funeral Home in Canton is handling the arrangements.</p> <p>Mr. Hayes was born on August 8, 1937, one of seven at the family home in Sulphur Springs, MS to Marguerite Whelan Hayes and Thomas Stanford Hayes, Sr.&nbsp; He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Canton, MS.</p> <p>As a salesperson, Mr. Hayes utilized his God-given talent for building and holding friendships.&nbsp; He enjoyed owning his own business, Hayes Glass, Company in Canton, MS.&nbsp; He loved his fellow neighbors and was always available to lend a hand to anyone in need. &nbsp;He never met a stranger.&nbsp; He was married 48 years to his wife.</p> <p>Mr. Hayes&rsquo; daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren lovingly referred to him as Pop.&nbsp; He was his happiest surrounded by his family. He and Bobbye loved to travel in their camper and often took their granddaughter, Amanda, with them on trips.&nbsp; He always smiled and would take a piece of any dessert you offered him.</p> <p>Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers and sisters, Thomas Sandford Hayes, Jr., Benjamin Muse Hayes, Peter Whelen Hayes; Sister Mary Thomasita Hayes, Allie Hayes Tagg, and Marguerite Hayes Jarrell; and son, Thad Lea.</p> <p>Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Bobbye Bates Hayes; his daughter, Lori Lea, his grandchildren Amanda Franklin and her husband, Eddie, Patrick Grissett and his wife, Jessica; and his great-grandchildren, Morgan Grissett, Avery Franklin, and Edgar Franklin, his son, Chuck Hayes and wife, Rose, granddaughter, Jennifer Rushing, and her husband Zack, and great-grandson, James Rushing, along with many nieces and nephews.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association.&nbsp; The family would like to thank his caregivers with Heart of Hospice, Madison County Nursing Home, and Compassus Hospice for all the love, support, and care during his illness.</p>
August 8, 1937 - April 19, 202208/08/193704/19/2022
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Lori Lea
April 21, 2022
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Bill Herring
April 20, 2022
I thought a lot of Charles, he always had a story to tell! He will be greatly missed. Praying for Bobbye and Lori.
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Lori lea
April 21, 2022
Thank you, Bill. Pop thought a lot of you as well. All prayers are appreciated and welcome.
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The staff at Breeland Funeral Home and Crematory Service
April 20, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Charles. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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