Robert Hayes

Robert Lee Hayes, Sr. 64, of Albany passed away on Sunday June 21, 2009. Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. Hayes will be conducted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Rev. Gene Snipes and Bro. Terrell Mock will officiate with interment to follow at Smithville City Cemetery. Robert Lee Hayes, Sr. was born January 14, 1945 in Albany, GA. to the late Owen Hayes and Rosa Lee Harper Hayes. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, a retired truck driver and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his five brothers, Raymond, Samuel, Owen, Jr., Bobby, and George and his brother-in-law, Bernie Cannon. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Glenda J. Lambert Hayes of Albany; sons, Robert Hayes, Jr. of Albany, Stacey Lynn Hayes and his wife Kristy of Lee County and Richard Hayes and his wife, Allison of Albany; daughter, Tammie Michelle Corley and her husband, Eric of Albany; brothers, Jimmy Hayes and his wife, Sara of Leesburg, James Hayes of Leesburg, Billy Hayes and his wife, Dianna of Lee County; sister, Helen Cannon of Buena Vista, GA.; sister-in-law, Frankie Hayes of Leesburg; eight grandchildren, Tritt Hayes, Cole Hayes, Clay Hayes, Brooke Jones, Jason Pearson, Bryce Hayes Jordan Hayes and Dixey Hayes; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends today, Tuesday, June 23, 2009 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hall and Hall Funeral Home.