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Submitted: 2/9/21 • Approved: 2/9/21 • Last Updated: 2/12/21 • R1363823-G1363822-S3
Billy Gene Hayes
May 14, 1931 - July 16, 2019
Charlsie Prestridge Hayes
September 3, 1933 - May 1, 2016
Obituary
Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home
Monticello, Arkansas
Charlsie Prestridge Hayes, 82 of Monticello went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday May 1, 2016 at Hospice Home Care, in Little Rock after a brief illness, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Herbert and Margaret Prestridge. She was preceded in death by a grandaughter Jennifer Carpenter.
Charlsie lived in the Enon Community and attended Enon School through the 6th grade. She was crowned the first Miss Drew County in 1950. She graduated from Drew Central High School in 1951. Charlsie attended Arkansas A&M College in Monticello. She relocated to Dyersburg, Tennessee and worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company for 20 years. She returned to Monticello in 1972 and worked as a bank teller for Commercial Bank for 21 years, until her retirement. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when she was sixteen years of age. Charlsie was a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church. She was also a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School and served as Church Treasurer for many years. She loved Arkansas Razorback football and basketball.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Billy Gene Hayes (married June 21, 1975). She is survived by one brother, Robert Prestridge (Judi) of Hot Springs Village, three daughters, Billie Anne McMahon (George) of Tetonia, Idaho, Donna Hicks (Jim) of Lake Village and Katie West (Everette) of Monticello, 8 grandchildren Anne Reaves (Chris), Kelly Derryberry (Stormy), Amber Plunkett (Andy) Kerry Hartness (Melissa), Will McMahon (Jackie), Jerry West (Kim) and Wayne West (Susan), Damian Hicks, 19 great-grandchildren (Hayden, Will Ashton, Anson, Jarrett, Megan, Makenzie, Lauren, Annistyn, Lindsey, Hunter, Lane, Hunter, Dustin, Emily, Sam, and Madi Claire, Aaron, Ben, Caden) and 2 great great grandchildren (Elliott and Jude), one niece, Lori Swim and nephew, Eric Hollar and cousins, Dalpha Lloyd of Hurst, TX and Faye Fleming Beard of Monticello.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at Enon Baptist Church at 10:00 am by Rev. Kenny Worbington and Rev. David Jacks with burial to follow in Enon Cemetery. Family Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church, 2927 Hwy 35 East, Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
Obituary
Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home
Monticello, Arkansas
Billy Gene Hayes, 88 years old, passed away peacefully at Chapel Woods
Nursing Facility in Warren, Arkansas on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born to James P. and Josie B. Hayes in Bradley County, Arkansas on May 14, 1931. He lived most of his life in Drew County, Arkansas. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Charlsie Prestridge Hayes; his brothers, Bennett, James and Bob; his sisters, Mildred DeArmond, Donie McNeese and Marie Leggett, and granddaughter, Jennifer Carpenter.
Billy loved the Lord. He became a believer in Christ at a young age and enjoyed serving him daily by singing or humming good, old, gospel hymns. He led the singing at both Calvary Baptist Church and Enon Baptist Church for many years. His mild manner and forever smile also served as a witness to the many lives he touched.
Billy's love for God and his family was the only thing that surpassed his love for Coca-Cola. He retired from the Monticello Coca-Cola Bottling Company after 40 years of service. He would say "smile, have a Coke and remember, I am fine".
He is survived by his three daughters; Billie Ann McMahon (George) of Tetonia, Idaho, Donna Hicks (Jim) of Lake Village, Arkansas and Katie West (Everette Dewey) of Monticello, Arkansas; and a brother-in-law, Robert Prestridge (Judi) of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Anne Reeves, Amber Plunkett, Will McMahon, Kelly Derryberry, Kerry Hartness, Damian Hicks, Jerry West and Wayne West; sixteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Enon Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the chapel. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
Contributed on 2/9/21 by deltabelle55
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