Fred Hayes, 85, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord at his home Monday, November 21, 2022.  He was a longtime member and deacon at Northside Missionary Baptist Church.  He retired from Pioneer Plastics after many years of service.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Deulah Hayes; children, Fredrick Keith Hayes and Kenneth Dwayne Hayes; parents, Harriet and Wiley Hayes; sisters, Sally Hayes and Ruby Hayes; brothers, Don Hayes and Vaughn “Buster” Hayes.  

He is survived by his wife Emma Hayes; children, Mark Hayes; stepchildren, Melody (Eddie) Jones, Lester (Wendy) Turner, Laura (Jerry) Phipps, Terri (Robert) Espenoza, Robert (Stella) Turner, and Sammie Turner; grandchildren, Ashley Hayes, Trey Hayes, and Rachel Hayes; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren;  sister, Edna Farmer; brother, Lon (Joan) Hayes; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

The family would especially like to thank Covenant Hospice and special caregivers Lester Turner, Jr., Melody Jones, Robert Turner and Terri Espenoza.

The family will receive friends from 4:00- 6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home prior to the funeral service at 6:00 with Reverends Kenny Clark and Lonnie Dalton officiating.  Graveside services will be11:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2022, in Hayes Family Cemetery in Thorn Hill, TN.