He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was a retired employee of Parker Kalon.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Sam always raised a big garden and shared produce with friends and neighbors and was a big “Kentucky” fan.
He united in marriage to Lois Richerson May 28, 1955.
Besides his wife, Lois Hayes of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons: Ronnie Wayne Hayes and Robbie Allen Hayes of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Michael Hayes, Brian Hayes and Samantha Hayes of Campbellsville; two great-granddaughters: Raegan and Kenady; a former daughter-in-law, Debbie Hayes of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Wynemia Rogers.
VISITATION: 1:00 - 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West with burial to follow in Liberty Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO LIBERTY CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME