James was born on March 28, 1952 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Jesse C. Hayes and Edna Cox Hayes.  He worked for Goodyear Tire Manufacturing for almost 25 years and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

     Survivors include his wife, Cindy Hayes; one daughter, Melissa Ann Brown of Gaffney; three step-children, Bruce Sidel and wife, Missy of Shreve, OH, Brad Sidel of Dalton, OH, Melissa Hirst and husband, Jeff also of Dalton; one brother, David Hayes and wife, Deborah of Spartanburg; two sisters, Emily Hayes Bradley of Spartanburg and Judy Gilbert and husband, Calvin of Boiling Springs, SC.  He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, four nieces and nephews.

     No formal services are planned.

     Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA  23058-5216.

     Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the Hayes Family.

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