SHELBY- Tommy Hayes, age 81, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Atrium-Cleveland. Born on August 3, 1937 he was the son of the late Tom Hayesand Martha Mary Pack-Hayes.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, two daughters, Kathy and Rita. Four sisters: Ruby Emory, Ellen Emory, Alice Martin, and Louise Panther.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 16 years, Patsy "Pat" Greene Hayes of Shelby, two step-daughters; Penny Stroup and husband Howard of Grover, Patricia Byers and husband Billy of Grover, two grandchildren; Angelita Deluce and Kevin Mann, four step-grandchildren; Carl Philbeck, January Shelton, Gary Emery, Tony Philbeck, and one very special step-granddaughter Annie Byers as well as 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Funeral Service will be held 3:00 pm, Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Faith Baptist Church with Dr. Barry Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 until 3:00 pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: Faith Baptist Church 2738 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Hayes.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com