Robert Allen Hayes

Aiken – Mr. Robert Allen Hayes, 62, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023.

Robert was born in Lakeland, FL, son of the late Blanche Faye Hayes Shirah and Buddy Hathcock.  He was a longtime employee of Lively’s Collision Center where he loved his second family: Benny Lively, Bojo Lively, Braydon Lively and crew, and so many more. 

Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Hayes; his sons, Cory (Raynie) Hayes, Aiken, Tyler (Ivy) Hayes, Aiken; grandchildren, Ava Hayes, Emmy Lou Hayes, Aspen Hayes, Willow Hayes, and Juanita “Nina” Garcia; a half-sister, Donna Watson, FL; a half-brother, Mike Costion, FL.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a grandson, Hunter Hayes, and a half-brother, Patrick Shirah.

The family will celebrate Robert’s life by receiving friends from 3:00-5:00 PM Friday, December 15, 2023, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to CanHope (formerly Savannah River Cancer Foundation) https://canhope.life/

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC