Ralph "Junior" Henry Hayes Was born July 11, 1923 in Ridgley, Tenn to Clara Fausett Hayes and Jack Hayes he died July 16, 2012 at Missouri Delta Medical Center, Sikeston, MO at the age of 89 years and 5 days. He was united in marriage on June 7, 1942 in New Madrid County, MO to Helen Roberta Hall she proceeded him in death on September 8, 2011. Also preceding him in death, were his parents, R.H. Hayes & Clara Fausett Hayes, and his wife Helen Roberta Hall Hayes on September 8, 2011 and one grandchild Jeremy Alan Hayes He was a lifetime member of the Evergreen Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, and Sunday School Superintendent and Church Usher. He was engaged in farming and ran his own gravel business for many years. He loved spending time with his family. He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Dennis Ray (Violeta) Hayes of Wynne, AR, Robert Alan (Joy) Hayes of Marston, MO, his daughter, Patricia Ann (Ben) Johnson of New Madrid, MO, sister, Lois (Kerry) Mitchell of Dallas, Texas, brothers, Jerry (Carolyn) Hayes of Marston, MO, 9 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and a host of many other relatives and friends.