William Hayes, Jr.
September 6, 1926 — August 8, 2022
William Hayes, Jr.
William (Bill) Thomas Hayes Jr. of Augusta, Georgia entered into rest August 8, 2022. Bill was born September 6, 1926, in Lincoln County, Georgia to William Thomas Hayes Sr. and Emma Irene Pittman Hayes. He was third in line of six brothers and sisters.
On June 29, 1949, he married Annie Lee Presley (deceased). They were married for fifty years and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and camping. He is survived by his children Sandra H. Booth, Thomas L. Hayes, and Cheryl H. Price, along with grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Bill’s early days were spent in Evans, Georgia working at a Dairy Farm and delivering news papers by bicycle on a dirt road now known as Washington Road. At the age of sixteen he began work at Henry Darling Chevrolet in Augusta, Georgia. He continued a lengthy career with successful work in the automotive industry through leasing, sales, parts and service at Swingle Chevrolet, Harrison Gulley Chevrolet, Walker Ford, and Johnson Motor Company. In retirement he worked as a Bailiff for the Richmond County Tag Office and enjoyed helping and meeting people.
A private service was held last week with Pastor Corry Craine officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crossbridge Baptist Church, 3130 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30909.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
On June 29, 1949, he married Annie Lee Presley (deceased). They were married for fifty years and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and camping. He is survived by his children Sandra H. Booth, Thomas L. Hayes, and Cheryl H. Price, along with grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Bill’s early days were spent in Evans, Georgia working at a Dairy Farm and delivering news papers by bicycle on a dirt road now known as Washington Road. At the age of sixteen he began work at Henry Darling Chevrolet in Augusta, Georgia. He continued a lengthy career with successful work in the automotive industry through leasing, sales, parts and service at Swingle Chevrolet, Harrison Gulley Chevrolet, Walker Ford, and Johnson Motor Company. In retirement he worked as a Bailiff for the Richmond County Tag Office and enjoyed helping and meeting people.
A private service was held last week with Pastor Corry Craine officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crossbridge Baptist Church, 3130 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30909.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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