James “Jimmy” Hayes

James “Jimmy” Hayes, age 49 of Midland, Texas, beloved husband, father, uncle, brother and son passed away, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Jimmy was born on July 29, 1972 in Lowell, Massachusetts, where he attended Byam Elementary. McCarthy Middle School and Chelmsford High School.

As a loving father, Jimmy stayed in Wyoming to be close to his daughter, Desiree until she graduated. She was the apple of his eye. He moved to Texas to pursue a career in oil and gas. Jim was a fully devoted employee with EnLink Midstream, where he excelled in natural gas processing. Through his years with EnLink, he developed many meaningful relationships with co-workers leading to many friendships outside the workplace. Not only was he dependable at work, you could always count on Jim outside of the office.

Since Jim was very young, he loved anything with wheels. His mother remembers him riding his yellow and red trike all over the yard and working on vehicles with his brother, Rob. He purchased his very own Honda 200 XR dirt bike at the age of 17. Fixing cars and motorcycles were just one of Jimmy’s hobbies, he enjoyed working out and traveling with his wife, Carmen and two French bulldogs, Rocco and Togo.

Jim brought his wife Carmen from California to live here in Texas to start their life. They were married in March of 2019, he absolutely adored her from the beginning, and they made a wonderful life in Midland.

Jim is preceded in death by his father Spencer Hayes.

Jim is survived by his wife, Carmen; daughters, Yiba Peraldo, Desiree Hayes of Colorado; son, Edhari Peraldo of California; mother, Susan Hayes of Massachusetts; niece, Brittany Hayes of Dallas; two brothers, Rob and Joe Hayes and their families.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Midland.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland (432) 550-5800. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.