James Howard Hayes 68, of Wilmington, formerly from Raeford, died Monday August 15, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He is predeceased by his mother, Dorothy Hayes, and father, Howard Hayes, Sr., daughter, April Lea Hayes, brothers William Rufus Hayes, his twin, Howard Rufus Hayes, Jr., Bert Franklin Hayes, and David Atkinson.
He is survived by his children, Donnie Hayes, Sr. (Carolyn) of Red Spring, Dawn Ransom of Red Springs, sister, Shirley Honeycutt (Lloyd) of Wilmington, Aunt Louise (Ken) Carroll of Wilmington, stepson, David Martin, and John Martin, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation is Friday, August 19 at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation from 7-8:30 p.m. A graveside Service is Saturday, August 20 at Raeford Cemetery, at 1 p.m. Rev. Rogers Burnes will officiate the service.