Hayes, Johnny Ernest

Dillon – Johnny Ernest Hayes, age 64, passed away June 1, 2011. Born in Mullins, SC on September 2, 1946, Mr. Hayes was the son of the late Ernest and Ruth Hooks Hayes. While serving in the Army, he completed a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was the owner of Hayes Auto Alignment of Fairmont, NC. Mr. Hayes was also an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Jackson Hayes of the home; sister, Ann Barnes of Lake View, SC; brother, Jimmy Douglas (Estelle) Hayes of Nichols, SC; stepsons, James Earl (Tiffany) Ray, Jr., and Christopher Shawn Ray, both of Latta, SC. He is also survived by a nephew, Jimmy Douglas Hayes, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, and a niece, Cathy (Kevin) Williamson of Dillon, SC. Other survivors include two step-grandsons, Jamison Webster Ray and Thomas Dalton Ray, both of Latta. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Linda Hulon Hayes. Visitation will be 6-8pm Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Kannaday Funeral Home in Dillon, SC. Funeral services will be held at 5pm Sunday, June 5, 2011 in the chapel of Kannaday Funeral Home in Dillon with burial following at Greenlawn Cemetery.