LAKE VIEW — Mr. Tommy Edsel Hayes, Sr., 65 died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at his home after an illness. Funeral Services will be Friday, January 16, 2009 at Piney Grove Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Hayestown Cemetery, Lake View, S.C. directed by Cook Funeral Home of Lake View. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 15, 2009 from 6:00 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Hayes was born in Mullins, S.C. on June 9, 1943, the son of the late J.B. and Lollie Grainger Hayes. He worked as a maintenance technician for several years and was co-owner and operator of his wifes business, Wandas Day Care of Lake View for 25 years. Tommy was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, Lake View, having served as deacon and was former president of the Piney Grove Mens Brotherhood. He was a member of the Piney Grove Choir and served on various committees throughout the church. Tommy was a member of the Lake View Community Choir and member of Bear Swamp Baptist Church Mens Brotherhood. Tommy served his state and country as a sergeant in the S.C. Army National Guard for 21 years. He was an active member of the Retired Guardsman of S.C and he was active in the family support group of Mullins National Guard Headquarters. Tommy was president of the Southern Steel Motorcycle Club of Lake View, S.C. He was active with the annual fundraisers and benefits. He was a member and former president of the Lake View Lions Club. Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife, Wanda Diane Scott Hayes of the home; son, Tommy E. Hayes, Jr. (Paula) of Lake View and the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C.; daughters, Kimberly Diana Brothers (Beau Kevin) of Franklin, Tennessee, and Daphne Maria Hayes of Lake View; brothers, Winston Hayes (Billie Joyce) of Florence, S.C. and Jackie Dean Hayes of Marion, S.C.; sisters, Shelby Jean Taylor (Frank) of Bennettsville, S.C. and Patsy Moore of Marion, S.C. and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Piney Grove Baptist Church and the Lions Club. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62)