Charles D. Hayes, Sr.

January 15, 1935 – May 2, 2017

Charles Dennis Hayes, Sr., died May 2, 2017 in a Dallas, Texas hospital. He was born in Voca, Texas on January 15, 1935.

There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sue Chism Hayes; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Windle Cockrum; sons Rodney Hayes and wife, Tammy; Charles D. Hayes, Jr. and wife Cindy; Rickey Hensley and wife, Terri.

Grandchildren Windle Cockrum, Jr., Travis Hayes, Kyle Hayes, Cate Hayes, Elizabeth Cunningham and Abby Adams; great grandchildren, Taylor Cockrum, Caitlyn Hayes, Noah Cunningham, Sara, Simon and Sophia Adams; sister Laura Mangrum; brother/sister-in-law, Cranford and Kathey Graves; nieces and nephews Matt Glasscock, Lane Mangrum, Cheryl Mangrum, Sarah Barr, Emily Barker, Ryan Chism, Matt Graves and Amy Knight.

For 65 years Charlie was a successful salesman working for Conley Lott Nichols Machinery and TKO Equipment Company selling large construction equipment. He was very committed to his customers and work. Charlie was a strong Christian and deacon at Wilshire Baptist Church, which he treasured. He was also an active, longtime member of Lake Highlands Exchange Club.

Charlie loved the Dallas area and was a master navigator. He loved being with people and enjoyed the lake house for many years at Cedar Creek Lake.

He was a wonderful husband, dad, granddad, brother and uncle to his family.

Memorials may be made to HandsOn Texarkana, P. O. 3474, Texarkana, Texas, 75504; St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 or a charity of your choice.