On November 2, 2011, the gates of heaven opened to receive Cecil "Wayne" Hayes. Wayne was a beloved and cherished husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend.Wayne was born in Clarita, OK on March 5, 1936. He was a local businessman and eventually retired from the Townwest YMCA as the Executive Director. He really enjoyed sports and was an avid Oklahoma University football fan. Wayne recently celebrated 34 years of marriage with his bride, Claudette. He enjoyed his family most of all.He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Survivors include wife Claudette D. Hayes of Midland; daughter Kimberlee D. Hurst and husband Jean of Salt Lake City, UT; daughter Tracy K. Nelson and husband Eric of Lake Meredith, TX; son Richard J. Hart and wife Dawn of Midland; daughter Michelle Hart of Midland; son Scott Hart and wife Olivia of Midland; brother Mark Greene and wife Linda of Midland; nephews Timothy Greene and David Greene; niece Rebekah Greene; nephew Paul Greene and wife Lacy; numerous precious grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several special pets that brought him great comfort and joy."There are so many new people here in heaven to meet. I love you and miss you and know you grieve for me, But I'm here, waiting for you, one day soon, reunited we will be. We will soon be together forever, Jesus is making the plans. He is coming to bring you home, to this beautiful land. No tears, no sorrow, no pain is allowed in this heavenly home. The blind can see, the deaf can hear, the crippled have new legs to roam. No sadness exists in this city so fair, No tears ever form in this land over here. So, don't ever say good-bye Just see you soon, here beyond the sky. You see, I'm happier than I've ever been, since entering heaven's gates, I miss you so much but for you, I will patiently wait. We will never be separated again, together for eternity, So be happy when you think of me, Please don't for me grieve."Memorials may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews – Isaiah 58, I.F.C.J. – The Fellowship, PO Box 46, Department S, Chicago, IL 60690.Visitation will be held at 3:00 pm and memorial services will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Kessler's Hall, 3204 W Wall, Midland, TX.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
