Herman Hayes

Herman Hayes was born to Henry Hayes and Flora Donald Hayes on Tuesday, January 18, 1949 in Riderwood, Alabama in the county of Choctaw. At an early age, Herman confessed his faith in Christ and united with James Chapel United Methodist Church in Mississippi. He received his elementary and secondary educated in the Shirley Owens School System. In 1985, Herman married the former Dorothy Barnes. They were married for 40 years. The two were baptized in Jesus name and received the gift of the Holy Ghost at The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. They began their journey together in Jesus Christ working faithfully side by side. Herman preached at street meetings in the highways, byways and hedge. He preached compelling souls to come to Jesus and be born again. They were prayer warrior for saving souls. Herman’s labor of love for saving souls will never be forgotten. 

Herman was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Flora Hayes; sister, Mary Lee Donald Wiley; brother, Johnnie Lee Donald, and daughter, Alicia Barnes. 

Herman leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Dorothy Hayes; two daughters, Priscilla Hayes and Tanya (Joseph) Collins; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Nonie (Robert) Nelson of Davenport, IA, Nora Ann (Farland) McKenzie Dendy of Quitman, MS, and Sally Hayes of Quitman MS; one brother, Dennis (Beatrice) Hayes of Meriden, MS.; and a host of family and friends. 

Burial Information:  Mr. Herman Hayes will be laid to rest at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038 - Gate Time:  2:15pm