Michael Ervin Hayes

January 24, 1963 - January 7, 2021

Michael Ervin Hayes Pickens, South Carolina Michael Ervin Hayes, 57, husband of Cheryl Breazeale Hayes, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Oconee Memorial Hospital. Michael was a retired Detective from the Pickens County Sheriff’s office and the current Risk Manager with Pickens County. Michael is survived by his wife Cheryl, children; Shane Hayes (Amanda) of Anderson, Michelle Gareri (Corey) of Pickens, Elijah Hayes (Sara) of Seneca, grandchildren; Mattie Grace, Mollie, Shelby, Griffin, Cooper, a sister Julie Hayes Trotter. Mr. Hayes was predeceased by his parents Milford Ervin Hayes and Bobbie Chappell Hayes. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pickens View Wesleyan Church Building Fund (744 Bethlehem Ridge Rd, Pickens, SC 29671). The family will be at the home. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Hayes family.