Mr. Lee Van Hayes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lee Van Hayes, age 81, of Winder, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at home, surrounded by love, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P. M., Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. His grandson, Rev. Daniel LeRoy Walters will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday, August 16, 2013 from 6-8 P. M. at Carter Funeral Home in Winder, Georgia. Lee Van was born July 6, 1932 in Maxeys, Georgia to the late Harrison Lee and Susan Elizabeth Davis Hayes of Stephens, Georgia. He was a gifted athlete, excelling in baseball and basketball and had a beautiful tenor voice. He served in the U. S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and drove for Roadway Express, Inc. until his retirement in 1993. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, flea markets and bowling. Lee Van is survived by his three daughters: Sandy Hayes Walters (Dennis) of Madison, Jill Hayes Baynes (Barry) of Loganville, and Kristie Hayes Matousek (Libor) of Winder; five grandchildren: Derrek Walters of Smyrna, Daniel Walters (Kayla) of Franklinton, NC, Julia Walters Gurley (Luke) of Smyrna, and Jonathon and Marek Matousek of Winder; 2 great children: Carrigan and Josiah Gurley of Smyrna, a sister, Dot Kinney of Atlanta; two brothers, Charlie (Erna) Hayes of Stephens and DeWitt (Kay) Hayes of Austell; a multitude of cousins, nephews and nieces; former wife, Betty Fountain Day of Loganville and long-time companion, Charlene Davis of Monroe. He was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Hayes Kirby Stevens (Pope) of Elberton; and four brothers, Jarrell Hayes of Stephens, Chester Robert Hayes (Polly) of Conyers, Davis Hayes (Loretta) of Loganville, and Harmon Hayes (Dolly) of Dallas.

Mr. Lee Van Hayes

July 6, 1932 - August 14, 2013