Marvin L. "Deacon" Hayes Omaha, Nebraska Obituary

Marvin L. "Deacon" Hayes

Marvin Lewis "Deacon" Hayes, age 68, the son of Oliver and Helen (McDougald) Hayes, was born December 7, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away August 7, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska.Marvin is survived by hi wife, Martha Hayes; children: Dawaune Hayes and Lynette Griffin; father, Oliver Hayes; grandchildren: Jasmine Hayes and Dawaune Lamont Hayes; great-grandchildren: C.J Wells-Harris and Jiaire Wells-Harris; sisters: Helen Hayes, Rosetta Griffin and Mary Ann Griffin; sister-in-law, Diana Hayes; step-brothers: David James and Rochelle Gordon; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Hayes; brother, Michael Hayes.MEMORIAL VISITATION 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 14, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Forest Lawn Funeral Home 7909 Mormon Bridge RoadOmaha, NE 68152
December 7, 1951 - August 7, 202012/07/195108/07/2020
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Forest Lawn Cemetery
March 13, 2023
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Deborah Watts
September 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort and strength Are going out to you all, his children and family, Martha his wife and close family and friends at the loss of our dear friend and classmate Marvin who tried to keep us connected and together He surely will be misse... Continue Reading
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August 13, 2020
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Zach wagner
August 12, 2020
Deacon was a great person. I will always remember him. I am thankful that I got to know him. I learned so much from him. I will miss our talks. Rest in peace Friend. Zach Wagner
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Diana McHale-Andersen
August 11, 2020
I am so blessed to have had the chance to work with Deacon and call him my friend. He will be very missed! I enjoyed our daily talks about cars, his model cars of all the cars he has ever owned, whiskey, and music. My favorite chats were always about his family...he has ... Continue Reading
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Sandra Montgomery
August 11, 2020
Deacon will be missed. He was always a shining bright light throughout the corridors in the building. He had such a warm persona and was always a gentleman. I am saddened by his passing. My condolences to his family. Sandra Montgomery
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Adam Baugh
August 10, 2020
I enjoyed working with Deacon. I could always count on him to put things in perspective with a funny quip. I learned a lot from him and would not have adjusted to working for the City of Omaha without him. I send my condolences to his family.
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Janine Post
August 10, 2020
I'm so very sad to hear of Deacon's passing. Always looked forward to him coming to our office each month. He was such a great man to work with. My deepest condolences to the Hayes family.
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Laura E.
August 10, 2020
I worked with Deacon many years ago at street maintenance. He was such a great man. He always had a smile on his face. I loved his voice and his sense of humor. He was definitely a light in the world and will be missed. My prayers to his family. I am so sorry to hear thi... Continue Reading
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Richard A. O'Gara
August 10, 2020
Deacon was not only a good person, he cared about the City of Omaha and his fellow workers. I am thankful to Deacon for his assistance to me as I undertook the HR role with the City. My condolences to Deacon's family at this time. Richard O'Gara
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