R. M. “Bob” Hayes, Jr., 93, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016, in his home. He was born on October 15, 1922, to Alice Eugenia Butler Hayes and Robert Monlin Hayes, Sr., in Houston, Texas.
Bob is survived by his son, Howard Hayes and his wife, Johanna, of Beaumont; daughter, Ann Hayes of Vidor; sister, Betty Lou Stokes of Houston; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Evelyn Hayes; and daughters, Mary Carol Parish and Julia Kathleen Owens.
A gathering of Mr. Hayes’ family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 12:00 p.m., Sunday, January, 10, 2016, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Community Players, P.O. Box 21743, Beaumont, Texas 77720; Harmony Exporters, in care of Wayne Wise, 8115 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont, Texas 77706; or to the family, which will be used towards funeral expenses.
