Gilbert, SC - Mr. Melvin B. Hayes, 88, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 6, 2018. He was born in Gilbert, SC and was the son of the late Brooks and Esther Ella Price Hayes. He was predeceased by his wife: Nancy Leaphart Hayes; son-in-law: Walton "Skip" Fitts; brother: Boyd; and sisters: Dorene and Lucille.
He was a member of Mt. Horeb UMC and was a kind and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family. A hard worker, he was known as the "family rock" who spoke few words, but his actions with his family and community were a testament to his strong faith and knowledge. He was a teacher to many and respected by all who knew him. His service as a Korean War Veteran taught him the importance of survival and the strength and patience of a humble man.
Surviving are his daughters: Rene Littell (Brian) of Lexington, Toni Bass (Robby) of Gilbert and Abby Fitts of Gilbert; grandchildren: Robert and Morgan Littell, Hunter and Rachel Bass, Kayla Smith (J. D.) Meagan, Brooks and Clayton Fitts; great grandchildren: Chelsea and Patrick "Pat" Smith and Ariella "Ari" Kelly; brother: Norris Hayes; and sister: Bernice Simpson (Bob).
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Barr-Price Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, 609 Northwood Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Funeral Service was held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 2 PM at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29072 with Pastor Faye Stephens and Pastor Jeff Kersey officiating. Burial was held in the church's cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Horeb UMC, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072.
He was a member of Mt. Horeb UMC and was a kind and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family. A hard worker, he was known as the "family rock" who spoke few words, but his actions with his family and community were a testament to his strong faith and knowledge. He was a teacher to many and respected by all who knew him. His service as a Korean War Veteran taught him the importance of survival and the strength and patience of a humble man.
Surviving are his daughters: Rene Littell (Brian) of Lexington, Toni Bass (Robby) of Gilbert and Abby Fitts of Gilbert; grandchildren: Robert and Morgan Littell, Hunter and Rachel Bass, Kayla Smith (J. D.) Meagan, Brooks and Clayton Fitts; great grandchildren: Chelsea and Patrick "Pat" Smith and Ariella "Ari" Kelly; brother: Norris Hayes; and sister: Bernice Simpson (Bob).
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Barr-Price Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, 609 Northwood Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Funeral Service was held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 2 PM at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29072 with Pastor Faye Stephens and Pastor Jeff Kersey officiating. Burial was held in the church's cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Horeb UMC, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072.
Gilbert, SC - Mr. Melvin B. Hayes, 88, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 6, 2018. He was born in Gilbert, SC and was the son of the late Brooks and Esther Ella Price Hayes. He was predeceased by his wife: Nancy Leaphart Hayes; son-in-law: Walton "Skip" Fitts; brother: Boyd; and sisters: Dorene and Lucille.
He was a member of Mt. Horeb UMC and was a kind and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family. A hard worker, he was known as the "family rock" who spoke few words, but his actions with his family and community were a testament to his strong faith and knowledge. He was a teacher to many and respected by all who knew him. His service as a Korean War Veteran taught him the importance of survival and the strength and patience of a humble man.
Surviving are his daughters: Rene Littell (Brian) of Lexington, Toni Bass (Robby) of Gilbert and Abby Fitts of Gilbert; grandchildren: Robert and Morgan Littell, Hunter and Rachel Bass, Kayla Smith (J. D.) Meagan, Brooks and Clayton Fitts; great grandchildren: Chelsea and Patrick "Pat" Smith and Ariella "Ari" Kelly; brother: Norris Hayes; and sister: Bernice Simpson (Bob).
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Barr-Price Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, 609 Northwood Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Funeral Service was held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 2 PM at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29072 with Pastor Faye Stephens and Pastor Jeff Kersey officiating. Burial was held in the church's cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Horeb UMC, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072.
He was a member of Mt. Horeb UMC and was a kind and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family. A hard worker, he was known as the "family rock" who spoke few words, but his actions with his family and community were a testament to his strong faith and knowledge. He was a teacher to many and respected by all who knew him. His service as a Korean War Veteran taught him the importance of survival and the strength and patience of a humble man.
Surviving are his daughters: Rene Littell (Brian) of Lexington, Toni Bass (Robby) of Gilbert and Abby Fitts of Gilbert; grandchildren: Robert and Morgan Littell, Hunter and Rachel Bass, Kayla Smith (J. D.) Meagan, Brooks and Clayton Fitts; great grandchildren: Chelsea and Patrick "Pat" Smith and Ariella "Ari" Kelly; brother: Norris Hayes; and sister: Bernice Simpson (Bob).
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Barr-Price Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, 609 Northwood Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Funeral Service was held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 2 PM at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29072 with Pastor Faye Stephens and Pastor Jeff Kersey officiating. Burial was held in the church's cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Horeb UMC, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072.
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