Raymond R. Hayes

Raymond R. Hayes, 85, died April 4, 2012, in Rogers, Ark. He was born Jan. 30, 1927, to the late Carl R. and Maggie (Boyd) Hayes. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Jean Duffy Hayes, who passed away Sept. 17, 1994. Raymond served his country through three wars and retired as a Lt. Commander in the United States Navy after 28 years of service ranging from 1944-1972. He is survived by his dear friend and companion, Margaret Spink; his two sons, David Hayes of Fort Bragg, Calif., and Gary Hayes of Vancover, Canada; and daughter, Christina Hayes of Rogers; his four grandchildren, Jeremy Harnishfeger, Chevy Williams and Tyler and Kaitlin Hayes; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, George and Rex. His funeral will be Friday, April 6, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home. Online memorials can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.