Ricky Allen Hayes, age 54, was born on November 13, 1970 in Crossville, TN and passed away on December 23, 2024 in Cookeville, TN. He worked as a stone mason and enjoyed being with family and friends. He also loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and being out on the mountain digging ginseng.

Ricky is survived by his mother- Carolyn Hennessee, daughter- Megan Hayes (Jake), son- Christopher Pelfrey, grand daughter- Saige Gantner, sister- Rhonda Boles, brother- Johnny Hennessee (Lori), nieces- Brittany Morris (Anthony) and Kayla Gianbolvo (Drew), nephew- JD Hennessee, and great niece- Hayslyn Morris.

He is preceded in death by his step father- John Hennessee, brother-in-law- Bobby Boles, and grandparents- Wiley and Mirta Hayes.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening, December 27, 2024, from 5 to 7 at Crossville Memorial. His funeral service will be on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the funeral home at 10:00. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery with Danny Smith officiating.