James Joseph Hayes Jr., 42, of Covington, died Aug. 4 at Newton Medical Center. He enjoyed fishing, watching horror movies, loved music and ice cream and collected eagles. He was preceded in death by his father James Joseph Hayes Sr.

Surviving are daughters Jessica Hayes, Kimberly Hayes, Jamie Hayes, Jennifer Hayes, Heather Hayes; sons James Hayes III, Daniel McKenzie; mother Marguerite Parker Hayes; grandmother Corene Parker; sisters Susan Wilbanks, Cathy Dukes; brother David Hayes; several grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

The Covington News
Aug. 15, 2008