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Joe L. Hayes

January 8, 1938 - August 4, 2017

JOE L. HAYES, 79, of Old Town passed away August 4, 2017. Joe was born January 8, 1938, to the late Joe and Elizabeth Hayes of Chattanooga, Tennessee, but had lived in the Old Town area for over 15 years after moving here from Naples, Florida. He retired from the United States Marine Corps after serving two tours of duty in the Vietnam War, he also maintained the minefields at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during his service. Following his retirement from the Marines, Joe worked as a commercial fisherman and as a carpenter for several years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, dancing, and listening to music. He was a member of the Suwannee River Baptist Church and the American Legion Post 383, both in Old Town. Joe is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Hayes, his only son Floyd Hayes, his daughters Janet Smith (Randy), Melody Maybin (Larry), and Melissa Worthington (James), his sister Jessie, seven grandbabies, and many other extended family members and friends. A memorial service will be held in honor of Joe at 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with Pastor Bobby Lindsey officiating. In lieu of Flowers, please make donations to Haven Hospice of Chiefland, Florida. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

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JOE L. HAYES, 79, of Old Town passed away August 4, 2017. Joe was born January 8, 1938, to the late Joe and Elizabeth Hayes of Chattanooga, Tennessee, but had lived in the Old Town area for over 15 years after moving here from Naples, Florida.... View Obituary & Service Information

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