Rex Raymond Hayes, a longtime resident of Greenfield and Salinas, passed away on October 21, 2020 after living a full, wonderful life surrounded by family. He was 95 years old.

He was born on February 21, 1925 in Akron, Colorado to Willard & Rosa Hayes. He was born 5 ^th of 7 children. Rex and his family moved to California where he met and married the love of his life Georgia on April 5, 1952 in Greenfield. He spent a wonderful 68 years full of love and happiness married to her.

Rex could always be found gardening, fishing, and playing cards. Nothing could top spending time with family for him. He was an extremely loving and devoted father and grandfather who was always willing to babysit his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rex was never without his SKOAL tobacco and trucker hat.

Rex spent 30 years as a truck driver for Harden Farms. He was a proud member of the 890 Teamster Union, Silver Kings & Queens of King City, and the Baptist Church of Greenfield.

Rex is preceded in death by his oldest daughter Laura, son Raymond, parents Willard & Rosa, sisters Kathleen, Nellie, & Jean, and brothers Paul & Scotty.

Rex is survived by his loving wife Georgia; sister, Betty; daughters, Cathy (Cary) Shaw, Nancy (Robert) Asuncion; 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and countless extended family that will deeply miss him.

The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Dacus and the Central Coast VNA Hospice who enabled Rex to fulfill his final wish and remain at home with his wife and surrounded by family until the end. Both Dr. Dacus and the Central Coast VNA gave Rex and his family unlimited care, understanding, and aid in his final days.

Graveside services will be Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:00am at King City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held by the family, details will be released at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish, to make donations to the Central Coast VNA.