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Lincoln- James R. Hayes, 81, of Lincoln passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at his daughter's home in Chestnut.

Funeral services for Mr. Hayes will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Zion Cemetery in Lincoln.

James Robert Hayes Sr, was born on November 23, 1931 in Bristol, Virginia the son of Virgil and Maude Smith Funk. He married Helen Louise Renfrow on April 15, 1950. She preceded him in death on July 25, 1992.

He is survived by his children: James R. "Bob" Hayes, of Wilimington, Kim (TIm) Daugherty of Chestnut, Debbie (Jim) Wheeler of Ellsworth. half-brother: Duane (Margo) Funk of Peoria. Ten grandchildren, Fifteen great grandchildren.

Mr. Hayes was a member of the Lincoln Christian Church. He served in the United States Air Force. He retired in 1986 from PPG after thirty years of service.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Home Hospice.