"Being neighbors of 35 years, wow I just can?t say enough. I couldn?t have ask for better neighbors ( Philis included) always watching out for us. Kids growing up together. Watching out for my kids and now my grandkids. Ella will miss the sweet greetings he always had for her. We all will miss him. "
In loving memory of
Kenneth 'Kenny' Martin Hayes
September 15, 1959 - November 24, 2021
Kenneth "Kenny" Martin Hayes, 62, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away November 24, 2021. Kenny was born to Ray and Carol on September 15, 1959. He graduated from Baldwinsville High School in New York in 1977. He married Philis in 1980 and they lived together in Lexington, NC. Together they raised 2 children. He leaves his wife, Philis Hayes; 2 children, Joseph Hayes (Danielle) and Kennie Sledge (Nick); step-father, Joe Whitman; 2 sisters, Lynn Blakely and Annette Hedrick (David). He also leaves to cherish his memory 5 grandchildren, Logan, Kelcie, Caige, Barney, and Blake. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Hayes, and his mother, Carol Whitman (Staley). Kenny was an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast. He loved fishing at Kure Pier and adored his grandchildren. He was a skilled craftsman who created many forms of art. His children also remember him as being a grumpy old hermit. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 3pm-5pm at North Lexington Triangle Fire Department located at 2976 Greensboro St Ext in Lexington, NC.
Tributes
"Lynn , Gail and family, Our entire family wants you to know our hearts go out to you in this time of loss. Words cannot express ou feelings. We are sending prayers and hope you know how much you are loved??"
"?Hermie? would always send me a Christmas card every year. Even though we live right across the street he insisted it be mailed. It was something I always looked forward to every Christmas, and it was his way to spread a little Christmas joy. I will most certainly miss it this year and every year to come. We love and miss you Hermie! "
"Ken was my cousin, like a younger brother growing up , I was always spending the night at their house , my Aunt Carol was his mom, Me Ken was always playing doing crazy stuff , like once he had idea of digging us a swimming pool in his back yard, we started digging and made a big hole in their yard filled it up with water with the hose, but every day we get up the water was gone, we were just kids , Ken said I don't understand weres the water going, theres water in ponds and lakes it stays in them! We never did figure out we needed put sometime in it like a plastic liner , we were just kids, I remember the first bike he got and helping him learn to ride ! Yes growing up in Southside of WS was fun, your cousins are always just like having extra siblings,! Thanks Ken for all the fun and memories! "