Howard C. Hayes, Jr.

Howard Clifton Hayes, Jr., 64, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating.

Mr. Hayes was born in Randolph County on October 14, 1960, the son of the late Howard Hayes, Sr., and Lois Jane Inman Hayes. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. Mr. Hayes proudly served in the US Army for eight years.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his son, Travis Clifton Hayes.

He is survived by his son Joshua Nelson Hayes, sister Gwen Hayes, and half-brother Roy Hayes.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Sunday, at Ridge Funeral Home, prior to the memorial service.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203; or to Randolph County Honor Guard, PO Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204.