Charles Douglas Hayes

Charles Douglas Hayes, 81, of Hixson, TN passed away peacefully from his home Tuesday, November 30, 2021, with family by his side. Charlie is a Christian, and he was a member of Grace Pointe Assembly of God. He was the son of Lloyd Wilson Hayes and Earline Hayes Howard and the stepson of Hugh Howard who all preceded him in death. Charlie was born in Chattanooga, served in the Marine Corp, and later moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he spent much of his adult life. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was affectionately known as “Sonny” by his family and loved to spend time entertaining them and friends in his home. Charlie retired from CSX Railroad after 26 years employed as a switchman. He loved gospel and country music and sang with a nice baritone voice. He dearly loved his pets, Atlanta Braves baseball, and University of Tennessee football. Charlie was a person who cared about people and was ready to welcome you with a big smile and hug.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Hayes; children, Jimmy (Kelly) Manis, Aaron Brooks, Eric (Jennafer) Hayes; granddaughter, Katherine Elizabeth Hayes; siblings, Al (Judy) Trimm, and Lisa (Dwayne) Perkins; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends who will dearly miss him.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Grace Pointe Assembly of God, 6613 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343. Friends will be received beginning at 3:00 p.m. and the service will start at 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the church benevolence fund of Grace Pointe or Hearth Hospice, 513 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403 who provided compassionate support and care.