Mr. Reginald Donnell Hayes

Mr. Reginald Donnell Hayes, 64, of Columbia, South Carolina has entered into eternal rest on April 30, 2025 at Lexington Medical Center. He was the son of the late Jessie James Hayes and Cornelia King Hayes. He was born on September 18, 1960, in Columbia, South Carolina. Reginald affectionally known as “Donnie” was educated in the Richland County School District One from Elementary School through High School, graduating from Columbia High School Class of 1978. After graduating, Reginald served in the United States Air Force. After serving his country honorably, he was employed at the South Carolina State Hospital and Seven Oaks Florist, both for many years. Later he became employed with Mungo Homes, from 1999 – 2019. While at Mungo, he worked in various roles, receiving the “Distinguished Service Award” for distinguished service, outstanding performance, teamwork, and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Reginald thoroughly enjoyed his professional career and time at Mungo Homes. For those who were blessed to have known Reggie, understood his love for his family. And that he was a very caring man. Reggie enjoyed sports! He really enjoyed college football and basketball. His favorite teams were the USC Gamecocks, and his favorite professional football team was the Dallas Cowboys. Additionally, he was an avid reader, he loved cooking, great music and was the Best Jeopardy player, correctly answering the hardest questions. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Mildred Hayes and nephew, Seijai Shell. Forever to cherish his memories is his faithful wife of 23 years, Reverend LaShonda D. Hayes, of Columbia, SC; his son, Codaris (Latonya) Hayes; daughter, Jayla Hayes; stepchildren, Cortarbra Jackson, Brittany Bonnett and Terrance Bonnett all of Columbia, SC; His grandchildren, Codaris, Jadaris, Jayshawn, Morgan, Kingston, Tyson, Cierra, Michael and Derionta all of Columbia, SC; a host of great-grandchildren, five sisters, Debra Hayes (Sulaiman Al-Karim) Columbia, SC; Pamela Shell, of Montgomery Village, MD, Gail Hayes, of Washington DC, Jacqueline Smalls, and Sheron Hayes, both of Columbia, SC; two brothers, Aaron (Martha) Hayes, of Columbia, SC, and James (Cortress) Hayes, of Philadelphia, PA; mother-in-Love, Nancy Reed; brother-in-law, Lester Evans; sisters in law, Stephanie (Avery) Washington, LaKesha Reid, and Machelle (Mark) McCloud all of Columbia, SC; his friend of 50 years, Carl Picket and Melvin (Shannon) Archie both of Columbia, SC and a host of nieces and nephews in whom he adored. Funeral service will be 12 noon, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church, 5326 Ridgeway Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29203. Reverend Darius Graves, Pastor, officiating. Interment to follow with Military Honors in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Mr. Hayes will lie in-state at the church one hour prior to the service time. Public viewing will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH

Mr. Reginald Donnell Hayes

September 18, 1960 - April 30, 2025