JAMES DALE HAYES
James Dale Hayes, 66, of Pauls Valley, peacefully left this life on January 2nd, 2021 in Norman, OK, due to complications of Covid. Dale was born in Lindsay, OK on January 5th, 1954 to Jake and Gladys Hayes.
He grew up in the Antioch area and attended Elmore High School where he was an excellent basketball and baseball player. Dale enjoyed many sports, such as pro basketball and football and especially his OU Sooners.
Upon graduation he worked at Kellwood and Southern Oklahoma Resource Center. Dale retired in 2006 after suffering a stroke.
Survivors include:
2-Sons: Brian and wife Georgia Hayes of Elmore City
Josh Hayes of Pauls Valley
Grandson: Jackson Hayes of Maysville
Brother: Joe and wife Ronna Hayes of Norman
3-Sisters: Mona and husband Ron Endler of Elmore City
Alene McCaskill of Tuttle and Gale Hayes of Pauls Valley
Sister-in-law: Phyllis Hayes of Lindsay also many cousins, nieces, and nephews
Dale was preceded in death by: his parents, oldest brother, Curtis Hayes and a brother-in-law, Sam McCaskill
The family expresses its gratitude to the Washita Valley Living Center for taking such good care of Dale.
Cremation services are with Wooster Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family @ www.woosterfuneralhomes.com