Henry Christopher Hayes

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, our world changed forever. A man we believed would be with us still has now gone home. We always knew this day would come, though our hearts had hoped it never would. We spent our last days sharing memories and love. God knew you were tired, and your fighting was done. Your warrior spirit needed rest: we prayed and thanked God because you passed your test. Henry, the memories and fun times will always be in our hearts. You are in God’s care now, and the troubles of this world have been left far behind.

God’s angels descended and summoned Christopher Henry Hayes. Born in Kershaw County on February 20, 1948, he was the son of the late Christopher Hayes and Rena ‘Sis’ Hayes. Henry graduated from Jackson High School in 1966 and was raised in St. Paul United Methodist Church. Henry enlisted in the United States Army where he served for many years. He was a Vietnam Veteran. After completion of his military duties, Henry was employed with Southern Bell for many years, until his retirement. Henry was an avid golfer who loved to travel and meet people.

Those left to celebrate his homegoing and relish in his memories, while mourning their loss are: daughter, Dawn ‘Dee-Dee’ Copeland, son, Henry ‘Champ’ Hayes both of New York; his companion of many years, Sandra Williams of New York; one brother, John Hayes of Camden, South Carolina; two sisters, Barbara (Theodore) Brown and Jean Hayes both of Camden, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Khiry Akeem, Shakeera DeAnne Barnes, Myles DeAnte’ Clay Harris all of New York and Rayvon Shaquad Williams of San Antoino, Texas; Eleven great-grandchildren, a host of special nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheila Hayes: two sisters, Patricia Hayes and Beverly Hayes Brown, one brother, Jeffery Hayes, one nephew, Michael Hayes, one sister-in-law, Patricia D. Hayes, and one son-in-law, Allen Darode Copeland.