Birth date: Jun 10, 1937 Death date: Apr 2, 2019
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William Leland ‘Bill’ Hayes, age 81, of Chestnut Grove Road, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the St. Joseph’s campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville following a year-long battle with cancer.Born on June 10, 1937 in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late William L. Hayes, Sr. and the late Eva Jo Gillis Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Cliatt Hayes who passed away in 2013. Also preceding Bill in death was a sister, Helen Hayes Lewis.Bill was an amateur ham radio operator for sixty-six years and was proud of his call letters; W4ABM. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spruce Pine, the American Radio Relay League and the Mayland Amateur Radio Club. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, horses and model railroading. In his spare time he enjoyed target practice, hunting, and golf. He loved spending time with his family and attending family gatherings. He was a retired mechanical and electrical engineer and liked designing various projects. Over his career he was awarded several patents, most recently he designed and oversaw the construction of the Parkway Fire Department.Left to cherish his memories are his daughters; Gaylen Ehrlichman and husband, Dwight of Asheville and Susan Hedgpeth and husband, Roger of Lumberton; his son; David Hayes of Asheville; his grandchildren; Spencer and Jackson Hayes; Jennifer Sealey and Jessica Kaukola; and Katherine and Dustin Ehrlichman; his great grandchildren; Abby, Ryan, and Sadie; and a niece, Stephanie Noblitt Galvin.The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service for Bill Hayes on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Spruce Pine with the Dr. Rocky Branch officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Spruce Pine. Graveside services and interment will be at 3:00 pm on Friday, April 5, 2019 in the Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery in Fletcher, NC.In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to; Parkway Fire Department, 12966 NC 226, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting William ‘Bill’ Hayes name and then you may sign his guestbook. Webb Funeral Home of Spruce Pine is honored to be assisting the Hayes family. Mr. Hayes obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO: Parkway Fire Department 12966 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777Read Obituary
A beautiful tribute to a great man. We shared many good times at Holden beach every year. Lots of wonderful times and great talks. Such a honor to know the whole Hayes family. Love to you all and you have made your parents proud.
When Bill regularly visited his aging parents next door to us in Asheville, he would entertain us with stories of growing up in this Kenilworth neighborhood. As a young boy returning daily from school, he would throw down his books and run over to what is now our house. It had a catering shop—sandwich and fried pies—in its big basement. Bill would grab an apple pie or two and maybe a glass of cold milk from the British proprietor, listen to his stories and tell a few of his own, and he might not get home until suppertime—or later.
Bill was always earnest to share his knowledge of this or that in the most winsome way, from ham radio operation to motorcycle safety to glycol heating systems to thoughts about family to a new dad. It was always useful information.
His family would always gather on the family's beautiful second floor porch above us, and we would hear them laughing into the wee hours of a summer's night. May that continue forever!—Nat Belz, Asheville
David, I just learned of your dad's passing and am very sorry for your loss. I will always remember how he brightened the day with his smile and "words of wisdom" when he came in to the bank in Lumberton. He will be missed by many. Warm thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
We knew Bill for only a couple years through the Mayland Amateur Radio Club, but we are so glad to have known him. He was always kind, humble - and humorous! He will be be missed! Condolences to the Hayes family.
Larry and Claudia Deremus
Remember Bill from our Sunday school class at First Baptist in Lumberton..When I lot my job at Converse many years ago Bill came by my house and gave me some uplifting words and support I'll never forget.So sorry to hear of his passing.Daniel Floyd ,Lumberton
David,
So sorry about the loss of your dad. You and all of your family are in Laura and my prayers.
Rob and Laura Hooks
Very sorry to hear our friend "Bill" has passed. Went to Sunday School and worked with him on engineering jobs some years ago. Talked with Bill w/n the past month. Bernie and Georgia Stamper, Lumberton NC.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss!
Jennifer Rainwater
