Joe Hayes with the Lord

After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, Joe went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2024. 

Joe was ordained in 1968 as he began his life in the ministry. Ministries include Yeddo Baptist Church, Kingman, IN- 1968 to 1970. First Baptist Church, Pierceton, IN- 1970 to 1974. Central Baptist Church, East Chicago, IN- 1974 to 1977. Saylorville Baptist Church, Des Moines, IA-1977 to 1986. Heritage Baptist Church, Clarks Summit, PA- 1986 to 1988, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kansas City, KS 1988 to 1997. In 1998, Joe became the state representative for the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches until 2014. Each calling was very rewarding for both Joe and his wife, Marty. 

Memorials may include the Parkinson's Foundation, the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches, or a charitable organization of your choice.

A visitation will be held Monday, December 2, 2024 from 10-11:00 a.m. Funeral services are to follow at 11:00 a.m. The visitation and funeral will be held at Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 W. 87th St Pkway, Lenexa, KS 66219. The burial will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Shawnee, Kansas.

*This information was obtained from the full obituary for Joe Hayes listed on the Porter Funeral Home website.