Rich Rudolph "Rudy" Hayes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rich Rudolph “Rudy” Hayes Pickens, South Carolina Rudy Hayes, 85, husband of Nell Bolding Hayes passed away Saturday February 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Pickens, a son of the late Louise Ferguson Hayes and Rich Hayes. Rudy Hayes was a graduate of Pickens High School where he played football from 1951-1954, winning a state championship in 1954. Rudy played with The Clemson Tigers from 1955-1959. He played in the Orange Bowl (1957) and the Sugar Bowl (1959). His professional football career was with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1959-1962. Memberships include the Mason Lodge of Pickens and Gideon International of Pickens. He served in the Jail Ministry at Pickens County Law Enforcement Center. Rudy managed Owens-Dillard Marine Sales until it closed and later retired from Grant Ford of Pickens. Survivors include his wife of sixty four years, two daughters, Teresa Landers (Mike) of Dacusville, Linda Constance (Chris) of Pickens, one son David Hayes (Amy) of Pickens, twelve grandchildren, Will Landers (Jill), Sam Landers (Makayla), Michael Constance (Adrea), Clay Constance (Natasha), Kelli Barker (Brett), Candace Frasier (David), Bryan Hayes (Taylor), Amanda Hayes, Andrew Hayes, Jonathon Hayes, Aidan Hayes, Nadalie Hayes and fourteen great-grandchildren, Kenna Landers, Eli Constance, Noah Constance, Conner Constance, Finn Constance, Saylor Barker, Hallie Barker, Aryana Alleshouse, Landon Alleshouse, Lily Alleshouse, Blakley Frasier, Savannah Frasier, Elzie Hayes and Elliot Hayes. Visitation will be held Tuesday February 18, 2020 from 12:00pm until 2:45pm at Red Hill Baptist Pickens, Funeral Service to follow at 3:00pm in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Hayes was predeceased by his parents, two sisters Catherine Holder and Betty Cartee. Memorial may be made to Red Hill Baptist Church, 558 Red Hill Road, Pickens SC 29671 or Gideons International, Post Office 1533, Pickens SC 29671. The family will be at the home. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Hayes family.

Rich Rudolph "Rudy" Hayes

January 12, 1935 - February 15, 2020