Max Ray Hayes

MAX RAY HAYESwas born in Henderson County, Tennessee on March 13, 1936 the son of the late Onnie Orden and Icy Bell Hayes.On October 4, 1969 he was united in marriage to Mary Edith Baker, who preceded her husband in death May 13, 2010. Max lived in Decatur County most of his life, he lived in Darden, Tennessee from 1969 to 1971 and Bath Springs, Tennessee from 1976 to 2009. Max worked for Decaturville Sportswear for 15 years. He was a member of Scotts Hill Pentecostal Church, Darden Pentecostal Church where he was the Associate Pastor and was also a member of Decaturville Pentecostal Church. Max enjoyed preaching and working at church. He departed this life on September 25, 2012 at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 12 days.Max is survived by one nephew, Jackie Leroy Bishop of Sardis, Tennessee and one niece, Malinda Patterson of SardisHe is also survived by a host of friends.In addition to his parents and his wife, Max was also preceded in death by one brother, Clycle Orden Hayes.