Curtis Edward Hayes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Deacon Curtis Edward Hayes, 92, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina was born December 9, 1929 and ascended to his heavenly station on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Curtis was born and raised in Winston-Salem and was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System. He was the youngest of four siblings born to Grace Georgiana Nelson. “Uncle Curtis”, Brother Curtis, or Deacon Curtis as he was lovingly referred, lived a life dedicated to service to the elderly and the children of the community. He often volunteered for Senior Services to assist in feeding the elderly in our community. Curtis held a variety of jobs within the community throughout his lifetime. He worked for Reynolds Hospital and Summit School and other employers in the Winston-Salem community. Curtis was a lifelong member of Nelson Chapel Holiness Church as the church was founded by a group of ladies which included his grandmother Lizzie Witcher Nelson and his mother Grace Nelson Hayes. He was an integral part of the church since its beginning in 1959 and through and beyond its transition to Grace Ministries of Deliverance in 2008. Curtis always had a kind word and a piece of candy for every child that he encountered. He was always giving to others, often buying donuts or other treats for his friends at the elderly community. Curtis was very talented and enjoyed participating in ceramic classes. He created a number of pieces of artwork that he often shared with his family. He loved to draw and share his creativity. He was the family historian and was always willing to share the history of the family giving a glimpse of our past but still living in the present and caring about the things that mattered to you. He was a man of virtue and righteousness. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents Grace Nelson Hayes and Cuthbert Hayes, his siblings Nathaniel Hayes-Bailey, Elizabeth Hayes-Moses, Rev Charles Frank Hayes, Sr. He leaves to celebrate his life with his nephews and nieces. Nathaniel’s family: Veronica Thomasson, Edna Thomasson-Lewis, Tim Thomasson, Chris Thomasson, Airiona Handsom, Kenji Handsom, Curtis Hansom, Deborah Handsom, Natalie (Reginald) Hayes-Hauser, Georard (Rachel) Mitchell, Nathaniel (Virginia) Hayes, Nicholas Hayes, Justin Hayes, Justyce Hayes, Zamora Hayes, Aloni Hayes, Nannetta (Milton) Fulton, Shaun Fulton, Dawn Renae (Bernard) Hairston, Ian Hairston Elizabeth’s Family: Lonnetra Nise(Mike) Black-Smith, Courtney Watts, Trinity Coleman Frank’s Family :Frankie Brown, Monte Brown, Dellave’ Brown, Janelle White, Joseph White III, Morissa Scott, Tomeka Smith, Lesyia Smith-Sims, Katina Smith, DeQuane Smith, DeJonne Smith, Dejanae Smith, DeAyohnna Smith, DaJuanya Smith, TiAyni Smith-Butterfield, TaaVi Smith -Butterfield, Beverly Ingram, Ocean V. Lapis, Brianna Ingram, Linda Ingram , Scherrie Pete, Chloie Pete, Decorus Ingram, Jeice Ingram, Jasmine McLean, Rev E.W. (Mechelle) Hayes, Antwan (DeAndrea) Wilson. His loving cousins Bishop Brenda Nelson, Dr. Wyleia S. Miller, E. Tayola (Terrance) McNeil, Blake Byrd, Taylor-Leigh NcNeil, Terrance McNeil II, Mercedes Miller, his dedicated friends Debra (Todd) Samuels, Barbara Doster of Holland Homes and a host of other extended family members and friends.

Curtis Edward Hayes

December 9, 1929 - May 7, 2022