Dr. Raymond Carroll Hayes, 78, of Boone, died Sunday night, July 2, 2006.
He was born March 4, 1928 in Watauga County, the son of Leonard and Carrie Moody Hayes.
Dr. Hayes received his BS and MA degrees from Appalachian State University. He then taught English for eight years in North Carolina Public Schools in Caldwell, Surrey, and Watauga Counties. He was an Associate Professor of English for 28 years at Wingate University. Dr. Hayes earned his PhD from Indiana University in Pennsylvania in 1983. He was awarded the rank of Professor Emeritus status from Wingate University in 2001.
He retired in 1993 and returned to live in Boone where he served as 2nd Vice President of Boone Lions Club, and Adjutant and Treasurer of the America Legion. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Boone where he sang tenor in the Sanctuary and Senior Adult Choir. While living in Wingate he was an active member at Wingate Baptist Church and sang in the church choir for 28 years. He was also a longtime member of the Wingate Lions Club serving in many leadership positions, including President. Prior to moving to Wingate he helped found Mountain View Baptist Church on the 105 Extension, now known as Westview Baptist Church. As a hobby while teaching at Wingate University he renovated houses and converted them to rental properties. He was an avid gardener and since his retirement actively participated in the Mountaineer Garden Club. He was known for his gardening skills and was a regular at the Farmer's Market. However his greatest focus was his family.
Dr. Hayes was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in Okinawa as an air traffic controller.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Teague Hayes; three daughters, Cherry Hayes Johnson and husband, J. R., of Boone, Amy Hayes Singleton of Simpsonville, S.C., and Martha Hayes Thomason and husband, Jason, of Apex; one son, Alan Hayes and wife, Lynn, of Valle Crucis; four sisters, Josephine Herman of Adrian, Michigan, Nina Banner of Sugar Grove, Carolyn Farthing and husband, Cecil, and Clara Baird, all of Boone; three brothers, Dwight Hayes and wife, Dixie Mae, Tom Hayes and wife, Grace, all of Vilas; and Dale Hayes and wife, Betty, of Boone; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Bina Storie Teague of Boone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene and Roger Hayes.
Military graveside rites and burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.
He was born March 4, 1928 in Watauga County, the son of Leonard and Carrie Moody Hayes.
Dr. Hayes received his BS and MA degrees from Appalachian State University. He then taught English for eight years in North Carolina Public Schools in Caldwell, Surrey, and Watauga Counties. He was an Associate Professor of English for 28 years at Wingate University. Dr. Hayes earned his PhD from Indiana University in Pennsylvania in 1983. He was awarded the rank of Professor Emeritus status from Wingate University in 2001.
He retired in 1993 and returned to live in Boone where he served as 2nd Vice President of Boone Lions Club, and Adjutant and Treasurer of the America Legion. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Boone where he sang tenor in the Sanctuary and Senior Adult Choir. While living in Wingate he was an active member at Wingate Baptist Church and sang in the church choir for 28 years. He was also a longtime member of the Wingate Lions Club serving in many leadership positions, including President. Prior to moving to Wingate he helped found Mountain View Baptist Church on the 105 Extension, now known as Westview Baptist Church. As a hobby while teaching at Wingate University he renovated houses and converted them to rental properties. He was an avid gardener and since his retirement actively participated in the Mountaineer Garden Club. He was known for his gardening skills and was a regular at the Farmer's Market. However his greatest focus was his family.
Dr. Hayes was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in Okinawa as an air traffic controller.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Teague Hayes; three daughters, Cherry Hayes Johnson and husband, J. R., of Boone, Amy Hayes Singleton of Simpsonville, S.C., and Martha Hayes Thomason and husband, Jason, of Apex; one son, Alan Hayes and wife, Lynn, of Valle Crucis; four sisters, Josephine Herman of Adrian, Michigan, Nina Banner of Sugar Grove, Carolyn Farthing and husband, Cecil, and Clara Baird, all of Boone; three brothers, Dwight Hayes and wife, Dixie Mae, Tom Hayes and wife, Grace, all of Vilas; and Dale Hayes and wife, Betty, of Boone; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Bina Storie Teague of Boone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene and Roger Hayes.
Military graveside rites and burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.
Dr. Raymond Carroll Hayes, 78, of Boone, died Sunday night, July 2, 2006.
He was born March 4, 1928 in Watauga County, the son of Leonard and Carrie Moody Hayes.
Dr. Hayes received his BS and MA degrees from Appalachian State University. He then taught English for eight years in North Carolina Public Schools in Caldwell, Surrey, and Watauga Counties. He was an Associate Professor of English for 28 years at Wingate University. Dr. Hayes earned his PhD from Indiana University in Pennsylvania in 1983. He was awarded the rank of Professor Emeritus status from Wingate University in 2001.
He retired in 1993 and returned to live in Boone where he served as 2nd Vice President of Boone Lions Club, and Adjutant and Treasurer of the America Legion. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Boone where he sang tenor in the Sanctuary and Senior Adult Choir. While living in Wingate he was an active member at Wingate Baptist Church and sang in the church choir for 28 years. He was also a longtime member of the Wingate Lions Club serving in many leadership positions, including President. Prior to moving to Wingate he helped found Mountain View Baptist Church on the 105 Extension, now known as Westview Baptist Church. As a hobby while teaching at Wingate University he renovated houses and converted them to rental properties. He was an avid gardener and since his retirement actively participated in the Mountaineer Garden Club. He was known for his gardening skills and was a regular at the Farmer's Market. However his greatest focus was his family.
Dr. Hayes was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in Okinawa as an air traffic controller.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Teague Hayes; three daughters, Cherry Hayes Johnson and husband, J. R., of Boone, Amy Hayes Singleton of Simpsonville, S.C., and Martha Hayes Thomason and husband, Jason, of Apex; one son, Alan Hayes and wife, Lynn, of Valle Crucis; four sisters, Josephine Herman of Adrian, Michigan, Nina Banner of Sugar Grove, Carolyn Farthing and husband, Cecil, and Clara Baird, all of Boone; three brothers, Dwight Hayes and wife, Dixie Mae, Tom Hayes and wife, Grace, all of Vilas; and Dale Hayes and wife, Betty, of Boone; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Bina Storie Teague of Boone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene and Roger Hayes.
Military graveside rites and burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.
He was born March 4, 1928 in Watauga County, the son of Leonard and Carrie Moody Hayes.
Dr. Hayes received his BS and MA degrees from Appalachian State University. He then taught English for eight years in North Carolina Public Schools in Caldwell, Surrey, and Watauga Counties. He was an Associate Professor of English for 28 years at Wingate University. Dr. Hayes earned his PhD from Indiana University in Pennsylvania in 1983. He was awarded the rank of Professor Emeritus status from Wingate University in 2001.
He retired in 1993 and returned to live in Boone where he served as 2nd Vice President of Boone Lions Club, and Adjutant and Treasurer of the America Legion. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Boone where he sang tenor in the Sanctuary and Senior Adult Choir. While living in Wingate he was an active member at Wingate Baptist Church and sang in the church choir for 28 years. He was also a longtime member of the Wingate Lions Club serving in many leadership positions, including President. Prior to moving to Wingate he helped found Mountain View Baptist Church on the 105 Extension, now known as Westview Baptist Church. As a hobby while teaching at Wingate University he renovated houses and converted them to rental properties. He was an avid gardener and since his retirement actively participated in the Mountaineer Garden Club. He was known for his gardening skills and was a regular at the Farmer's Market. However his greatest focus was his family.
Dr. Hayes was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in Okinawa as an air traffic controller.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Teague Hayes; three daughters, Cherry Hayes Johnson and husband, J. R., of Boone, Amy Hayes Singleton of Simpsonville, S.C., and Martha Hayes Thomason and husband, Jason, of Apex; one son, Alan Hayes and wife, Lynn, of Valle Crucis; four sisters, Josephine Herman of Adrian, Michigan, Nina Banner of Sugar Grove, Carolyn Farthing and husband, Cecil, and Clara Baird, all of Boone; three brothers, Dwight Hayes and wife, Dixie Mae, Tom Hayes and wife, Grace, all of Vilas; and Dale Hayes and wife, Betty, of Boone; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Bina Storie Teague of Boone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene and Roger Hayes.
Military graveside rites and burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.
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