In Memory of Frank Hayes - posted by Aaron King (asking79)

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In Memory of Frank Hayes. Frank was a true friend. His voice was a gift that he freely shared as can be heard in this video.

Sign the guestbook for Frank here:
http://www.legacy.com/stjoenews-press...

His obituary is as follows:
Frank Edward Hayes Sr., 65, Stewartsville, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2007, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
He was born Aug. 19, 1942, in Caruthersville, Mo., to Rev. Boston Frank Hayes and James Ella Hayes.
Frank started singing at the early age of three and grew up in a family filled with musical talent. His lifetime dream was to make it big in the music industry. In the early 60s, he left home and moved to California to pursue a career in music.
His accomplishments in California included background vocals for the Isley Bros, Leon Russell and Albert Collins, as well as singing with the groups Toto, the Younghearts, and Sly and the Family Stone. He also was a regular on the Gong Show, which aired back in the 70s.
Frank ended his secular music pursuit in the early 80s, and upon his rededication to Christ, reverted back to his gospel roots. He was worship leader at Lighthouse Cathedral, Evangelistic Church of God and Christ, and Alta Loma Assembly of God, all in California. He was worship leader at the Liberty Assembly of God, Liberty, Mo., and assisted with worship at Grace Fellowship, Cameron, Mo., where he currently attended church.
His music and anointing truly blessed a multitude of people throughout his life, and will continue to be an inspiration to many people in the music industry.
Frank moved back to Missouri in the late 80s and was employed at Sonny Hill Motors, Platte City, Mo.; Double J and Son Industries, St Joseph; and Snorkel, Elwood, Kan.
Frank fought a courageous battle with prostate cancer for nine years and was truly an inspiration to everyone he met. He leaves behind a myriad of friends, as well as, his family who will miss him dearly and were inspired by his valiant attitude toward his illness. He never complained, leaving us to complain only of his loss.
On Feb. 14, 1998, he married Marcia Rowe, who survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Boston Blake Connor Hayes of the home; stepson, Ryan Meers of the home; daughter, Frankie Burks, Grandview, Mo.; son, Frank Hayes Jr., Stewartsville; son, Greg Whitaker, San Bernardino, Calif.; two sisters, Helen Hood, Kansas City, Mo.; and Freddie Fair, Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren, Courtnee, Stacia, Briana, Tiara, Riah and Tyler; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Boston Frank Hayes; mother, James Ella Hayes; daughter, Bridgette Hayes; and sisters, Wava Elijah, Lovie Johnson and Vernice Green.
The body has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will take place Friday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Evangelical, 5103 S. 50th St., St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Frank E. Hayes Sr. Memorial Fund at the Farmers Independent Bank, 208 Main St., Stewartsville, Mo., 64490.

Visit Frank's website at:
http://www.myspace.com/frankhayesrestorations
http://www.reverbnation.com/frankhayes
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