Moody Smith Hayes Jr.

November 21, 1930 - December 16, 2020

Moody Smith Hayes, Jr., 90, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Mr. Moody was born a son of the late Ola Mae Flinchum Hayes and Moody Smith Hayes, Sr. He was a veteran of the US Navy and the owner and operator of Handi Services, retiring in 2003 after 40 years of business as a heating and air contractor. Mr. Hayes was a member of MECCA Lodge for 62 years where he was past Lodge Master, a member of OMAR Shrine and the Eastern Star. He was also a member of Tans Bay Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hinds Hayes; his sisters, Elizabeth Spooner, Rose Graham and Edna Spradley; and his brothers, John V. Hayes and C. Raymond Hayes. Mr. Hayes is survived by his son, Mark A. Hayes, Sr.; daughters, Linda Harris, Mariee Springs (Morrell), Wanda Duchock (Paul) and Pamela Lewis (Tony); nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Florence Memorial Gardens directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Family will greet friends immediately after the service. Due to the current COVID-19 concerns, social distancing will be observed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tans Bay Baptist Church 3919 South Irby St, Florence, SC 29505. Please sign the tribute wall for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.