Lester Hayes, age 95, of Sparta passed away April 24, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in Sparta.

Mr. Hayes was a Baptist and worked for over 40 years at Chrysler and worked as a Chrysler salesman for 16 years.  Mr. Hayes was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran.

He was born May 1, 1927, to his parents the late Elzie and Grace Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, James Hayes and Mary Hayes; great-grandchild, Reeves Thomas; brothers Chester and Beecher Hayes.

He is survived by grandchildren, Troy Thomas, Scott (Amanda) Hayes, Eric Hayes, Jaime (Shayne) Whiteaker, Chris (Nikki) Thomas, and Megan (JJ) Hendrixson; great-grandchildren, Tessa Thomas, Alex (Kelsey) Hayes, Lexie Hayes, Allyson (Lucas) Young, Luke Hayes, Kensley Whiteaker, and Alyssa Hayes; great-great-grandchildren, Kelsea, Raymond, Kyler, Remington, Reagan, and Raya.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Stewart Orell and Bro. Mark Noe officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Scott Hayes, Eric Hayes, Chris Thomas, Troy Thomas, and Luke Hayes, Alex Hayes.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

May 3, 2023