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Thomas Hayes Obituary
1933 - 2023
Thomas (Tom) passed peacefully, at home, on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1933 in Gainesville, Texas to Thomas A. Hayes and Oma Gardner Hayes. He has two siblings, Mary Hayes Townsley, who preceded him in death; and Daniel Hayes, who resides in Bay City, Texas.
Tom graduated from Gainesville High School in 1950, from North Texas Teachers College in 1954 and with an MD from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas in 1958. He then served 3 years in the US Army from 1958-1961, serving at Brooke General Hospital at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas and at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico as an Army medical officer, attaining the rank of Captain. After his military service, he moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he practiced as a family physician from July 1961-September 1995.
In 1964, Tom married Ruth (Joy) Hardin. They raised 6 children and have 12 grandchildren. Tom is survived by Tami Hayes Joslin (Pete/Katy and Anna) of Durango, CO, Todd Hayes of Albuquerque, Bruce Hayes (Saundra/Taylor, Madison, Makenna, Maile) of Spring, TX, Max Hayes (Molly/Kelsey and Kenzie) of Albuquerque, Rick Hayes (Janice/Gabi, Jack, Owen, Avery) of Annandale, Virginia, and Meg Hayes (Lisa) of Celina, TX.
Tom and Joy both enjoyed the practice of medicine and had a solo practice for their last 15 years. He was the doctor, she was the nurse, and business manager. Everyone left the office with a smile on their face, no matter how sick they were. Tom and Joy saw 30-40 patients per day and loved them all dearly. After many years of retirement, they still see many of their old patients out in the community.
Tom and Joy have remained active in the community during retirement, such as volunteering as greeters at the ABQ BioPark and helping out at Central United Methodist Church. They moved to the Manzano Del Sol Retirement Community in 2015.
Before his death, Tom said that he would like to thank his family and friends for the many blessings he had in his life. He is especially thankful for his wonderful marriage to Joy, who blessed his life as a friend, wife, and companion, for 58 years.
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central United Methodist Church, https://www.centraltolife.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Tom at
www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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Janet I. Scott Nadolny
March 13, 2023
Dr Hayes and Joy made the neighborhood. Growing up on California street we all knew each other. The Hayes's had as busy a household as we did with almost as many kids. Dr Hayes was so easy to talk to and as my mother's life was coming to a close it was Dr Hayes who let me come over to talk. The welcome sign was always out. Dr Hayes as well as Joy will truly be missed and were loved by The Scott family. Love to the entire Hayes family.
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Janet I. Scott Nadolny
March 13, 2023
Dr Hayes and Joy made the neighborhood. Growing up on California street we all knew each other. The Hayes's had as busy a household as we did with almost as many kids. Dr Hayes was so easy to talk to and as my mother's life we was coming to a close it was D Hayes who let me come over to talk. The welcome sign was always out. Dr Hayes will truly be missed. Love to the entire family
Megan (Scoby) Deeds
March 12, 2023
Dr. Hayes was my doctor growing up. He and Joy were amazing and as much as we hated being sick, they always made the office visit as easy as possible. To this day when I'm sick or just need comfort, I want orange juice, goldfish crackers with M&M's.
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