Gregory Clarke Hayes

Gregory Clarke Hayes, 52, of Valdese, NC died Monday, September 10, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. Born October 23, 1959 in Kentucky, he was a son of Thelma Hayes of Baltimore, MD and the late Benjamin Thomas Hayes. Greg was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid baseball fan and especially enjoyed watching his beloved Baltimore Orioles play.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Denise Powell Hayes of the home; a son, Adam Hayes of Baltimore; daughters, Amy Huffman, Audrey Hayes, Kelly Binesar, and Abby Hayes all of Baltimore; step-sons, Justin Dodd and wife, Lindsey of Rutherford College, NC and Joshua Dodd and wife, Brooke of Valdese; a grandson, Brody Hayes, and five other grandchildren; a step granddaughter, Aaliyah Dodd; and a sister, Rena Roby of Baltimore.A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center with Pastor Barry Camp officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service. At other times the family will be at the home of Wade and Phyllis Powell on Park Ave. in Drexel.