Hardy Hayes passed away in his home on June 23, 2017 in Vineland New Jersey due to complications with heart failure. He was 56.

Hardy was born on September 2nd 1960 in Millville New Jersey to his parents Samual Hayes and Annie Mae Lewis. Hardy was one of eight children, five sisters and two brothers. Hardy worked many years as a rigger with Gartons Riggins in Vineland. Hardy dedicated the remaining time of his life raising his three children and six grandchildren.

Hardy enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Hardy spent the last few years of his life going for walks and going out to breakfast with "his buddy Vic."

Hardy is survived by his life long companion Deborah Harris, his three children, Paul and his wife Tabby, Tammy, Rob his wife Taylor and his six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held August 4, 2017 at Bobby Bee hunting club located at 472 Route 49 Tuckahoe, NJ 08250 from 10 AM to 1 PM.

All contributions and donations be made to Deborah Harris.