Jimmy “Jim” Lyle Hayes, 70, of Tecumseh, OK, died Jan. 13, 2022, at his home.
He was born Sept. 20, 1951, to Edsel Lyle and Rose Marie (Courtright) Hayes in Perkins, OK.
Jim was raised in Ripley, Oklahoma where he graduated from Ripley High School. He then went on to attend Central State University.
Jim married Margaret Matthews on Jan. 10, 1975, in Chandler, OK.
He along with his wife owned and operated State Beauty Supply in Shawnee for many years.
Jim attended Highland Church of Christ in Tecumseh for 30 years where he served as both a Deacon and an Elder. He loved fishing, classic cars, and OU athletics with an emphasis on OU Women’s Basketball.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Karla Sue Moffit; brother-in-law, Billie Carroll Matthews; and great-nephew, Caleb Matthew Rogers. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret J. Hayes; daughter and son-in-law, Erica and Kyle Atyia of Seminole, OK; two grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Crystal Hayes of Stillwater, OK; brother-in-law, Al Moffit of Cushing, OK; sister-in-law, Nelda Matthews of Chandler, OK; endless number of nieces, nephews and their children; and many loving friends and extended family.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to LifeShareok.org.
Visitation was Jan. 19, 2022 and continued through service time. Service will be 10 am, Jan. 20, 2022, at Highland Church of Christ in Tecumseh with Erick Henson and Kevin Rayner officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. The celebration of Jim’s life will be live streamed through Highland Church of Christ Tecumseh, OK, YouTube page.
