ROBERT H. HAYES

Robert H. Hayes, 81, husband of Linda Dixon Hayes, died on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at NHC Healthcare.

Born on June 15, 1939, in Sumter, he was a son of the late George C. and Cleo Davis Hayes. He was a member of Harmony Church and retired from the S.C. Department of Transportation after 33 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years; a daughter, Kimberly Hayes of Sumter; and a brother, Dr. James W. Hayes (Glenda) of Greer.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dan Keaton officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harmony Church, 1021 Sterling St., Sumter, SC 29153.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.