Miles Charlie

Hayes

Miles Charlie Hayes, 87, of Richmond, departed this life April 4, 2024. Affectionately known as "MC", he was born May 15, 1936, in Boykins, Virginia (South Hampton County) to James Eddie and Sophronia Amber Elizabeth Hayes.

"Charlie" was a loving husband, father, grandfather, family man and friend to his community. He loved being a Virginia licensed residential and commercial contractor (40 years) in the Richmond and Norfolk areas. He retired from Nabisco Co. after 30 years of service. "Charlie" enjoyed being outside and loved helping his family, friends and his community.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Tony Rooks and six siblings, Bertha Mae Atkins, Gladys Inez White, Frank Rufus Hayes, Eddie Lee Hayes Sr., James E. Hayes Jr. and Elizabeth Hayes Stephen.

Surviving are his devoted wife of sixty years, Patricia M. Hayes; three loving daughters, Angela Hayes Brown (Christopher), Linda M. Hayes and Marilyn Hayes Thompson; devoted son, Kevin Hayes; four loving granddaughters, Avana P. Hayes, Yolanda Hayes Holmes (Larry); Gayonty N. Byrd and Destini Rooks; five faithful grandsons, Isaiah C. Brown, devoted, Ahkeem M. Hayes (Sondos), devoted, Marcus L. Gilliam (Tia), Maurice Hayes (Biniqua) and Keeton Rooks; a host of very special great grandchildren; brother, Jonathan Hayes of Florida; a host of nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews, among them committed, Eddie Lee Hayes Jr. (Demetria), Sterling Hayes, Willene Atkins Bellamy (Terry) and Gilbert Stephens (Charmont); three sisters-in-law, Helen Hayes, Rosa Lundy and Lillie Rooks; two brothers-in-law, Tommy Rooks and Frank Rooks; other loving, devoted family, friends and neighbors.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at Scott's Chapel. Rev. Anthony Jones, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.