Jerry L. Hayes, age 75, of Sevierville, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Virginia Hayes, and his parents, Ed and Georgia Hayes.

He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry L. & Melissa Hayes, Jr., and Jeffrey L. & Mary Hayes; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce & Doug Hughes; grandchildren, Jennifer & Brittany Hayes, and Jesse Hughes; brothers, Bill, Tom, Richard, and Charlie Hayes

Funeral service 7 p.m. Monday in The Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Wells officiating. Interment 1 p.m. Tuesday in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Dandridge. 

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.  (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)