Herman R. Hayes, 83, of Lumberton, passed from this life to his eternal life on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. He was born June 4, 1925 in Marthaville, Louisiana to A.H. and Elma Tyler Hayes.
Herman retired from Mobil Oil Corporation in 1985 with thirty-nine years of service in the Process Department as a Supervisor at time of retirement. He was a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II and was a charter member of Candlestick Drive Baptist Church in Lumberton.
His loving daughter, Cynthia Hayes Ritchey; and sister, Mildred Lonon preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two and half years, Barbara Hayes of Lumberton; son, Michael Hayes and his wife Eva of North Carolina; daughter, Linda Hunter of the Virgin Islands; five grandchildren; brother, Gyln Hayes and his wife Melba of Lake Charles; and sister, Rose Causey and her husband John of Tennessee.
Herman enjoyed fishing and traveling and especially loved spending time in his yard.
His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with Reverend Paul Scott, officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Mortuary.
The family wishes to express a heartfelt thanks to Harbor Hospice for their loving care and comfort during the close of our loved one’s life. May God’s Blessing be with each one as they comfort everyone as they have the opportunity to serve the Lord to this capacity. We love you all. To all our friends, Thanks and God Bless.
Memorial contributions may be made to Candlestick Drive Baptist Church, 130 West Candlestick, Lumberton, Texas 77657.
