James William “Jim” Hayes, age 88 of Flaggy Meadow, Mannington, WV passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1936 in Mannington, WV a son of the late George O. Hayes and Lillie Efaw Hayes.
Jim was raised in Mannington and was a 1956 graduate of Mannington High School. After graduating, he worked at various jobs until 1962 when he went to work at Mack Truck Inc. in Hagerstown, MD until 1991 when he retired.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Joan Harold Hayes, three children, Renae J. Giffin, Kimberly S. Rice and David H. Hayes, special sister-in-law Nancy Barker and his brother George Ray (Carolyn) Hayes. Jim is also survived by six grandchildren, Jessie, Amy, Jason, Jeremy B., Kasey D., and Timothy D., 12 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by and infant son Timothy, his sister Ethel M. Pounds, his brother Joseph A. Hayes, and his son-in-law Todd Butler.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 2-8:00pm and also on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 11:00am – 1:00pm with a funeral service beginning at 1:00pm with Pastor David Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Viewpoint Cemetery in Rachel.
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Joan, Nancy and family so sorry for your loss! I hope the memories you have of Jim will bring you comfort. Prayers
Joan I am so sorry for your loss. Remember he isn't gone just gone ahead.