John Ray Hayes' Obituary
John Ray Hayes, 62, of Fredericksburg, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
Ray retired from Mary Washington College as a painter. He was an avid coin collector, loved fishing, and was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan.
Ray is survived by his children, Brian Hayes (Erin), Tabatha Hicks (Scotty), and Michael Hayes (Danielle); three grandchildren whom he adored, Shelby, Tyler, and Paisley; two brothers, Wayne and John Hayes; two sisters, Linda Sue Lamont and Judy Lynn Moore; his companion and canine friend, Hunter; numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hazel Hayes, a brother, Jimmy Hayes, two sisters, Mary Mills, Charlotte Rakes.
According to Ray’s wish, there will be no services. He will be laid to rest privately at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org/donate
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