Walter Hayes, age 78, of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his home. He was born July 1, 1939 in Cumberland County. Survivors Include his wife: Shirley Hayes of Rockwood; daughters: Brenda Griffis (Lynn) of Rockwood, Janet Pair (Danny) of Rockwood, and Tammy Skidmore of Rockwood; grandchildren: Jarret and Maggie Griffis, Ezra, Jonah and Bella Griffis, Derek and Tricia Pair, Josh Pair, Sierra and Nathan Treadway, and Tyler Skidmore; great-grandchildren: Dane Francis, and Clay and Lauren Thompson; and sister: Bobbie Dickerson. Family will receive friends Friday, May 25, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow in the chapel of Evans Mortuary. Interment and graveside service will be Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Ozone Cemetery.