James Hayes Church

Mr. James Hayes Church, 90, of Clemmons, passed away on October 4, 2016, at The Crest of Clemmons. Hayes was born on June 10, 1926, in Ashe Co., NC to James Dixon Church and Annie Belle Cheek Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Following his service, he was employed by Pilot Freight for 12 years. He was elected Business Agent for Teamsters Local 391, retiring as Vice President in 1987. He was a Mason and Shriner with membership at Salem Lodge for 50 years. He was a people-person who had many friends. He enjoyed his retirement, particularly his home in the mountains. More than anything, Hayes was devoted to his wife and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Church, and 7 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Linda A. Church; children, Lynne Patrick (Pat), J.C. Church (Lynn), Lillie Crews (Danny), Phillip Church (Gena), Randall S. Newton (Lori); 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Devola Wood; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday October 7, 2016, at Clemmons First Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Hammett officiating. Interment will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Office of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607, or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

The following is a letter from Hayes written April 30, 2013:

Dear Family and Friends,

As you all know, I have been in failing health since my strokes. I wanted to take this time to say a few words to all of you. First, I wanted you to know how much you have meant to me over the years. I value each of you and love you. We have shared some great times and created many memories. I wanted all of you to know that I am sure of my salvation and where I will spend eternity. I have made changes in my life to follow Jesus and my hope and prayer for all of you is to know Jesus as your Savior and to know where you will spend eternity as well. It is a gift, given freely, by a loving heavenly Father, for all of those who believe and receive Jesus as their Savior and Lord. I hope each of you, when thinking of me, will think of the memories we have shared and remember me fondly.

My love to all of you, Hayes

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