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MissPenny · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:59 am Post subject: Loss of a brother

I apologize I have not posted this earlier. I thought I had.

Mike Hayes (Twanger) has passed away. Mike was the Legislative Director for CMT ABATE and a member of many bikers' rights organizations, including the VFR. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Below is the message that went out from CMT ABATE, and an address to send condolenses to his family edited to add an obituary forwarded by Carol Simpson):

Our respected Legislative Director, Mike Hays, was found dead at home early Wednesday evening. November 14 by his life partner Carol. The medical examiner has not stated a cause of death. Natural causes are certain, but not specific, yet. More details will be sent out as soon as possible. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family.

Brooklyn Tom Corporate Director

Condolenses may be sent to:

The Family of Mike Hayes
PO Box 37
Nolensville, TN 37135

Michael L. Hays

On Wednesday, November 14,one of Tennessee’s most respected Freedom Fighters, Michael L. Hays (Twanger), died at his home in Nolensville of a heart attack. Mike was born in Pulaski, TN on June 17, 1955 to Harold Dean Hughes and Doris Ellen Baker Hughes Hays, who have both preceded him in death, as well as his respected step-father, Freeman C. Hays, M.D.

An avid motorcyclist, he was the State Legislative Corporate Director for CMT/ABATE, the state-wide motorcyclists rights organization, as well as that organization’s lobbyist. He was also a member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation in Washington, DC, and recently lobbied on their behalf in the US Congress. Mr. Hays was also the sole proprietor his agency, Midsouth Talent & Booking. Prior to living in Nashville, Mike had been a radio announcer in Orange, VA, toured with his band, Mike Hays and the Haybailers, and prior to that had spent many years selling specialty audio equipment. Michael entered the US Navy in 1974, served honorably, and at the time of his discharge 1978 was a member of the Admiral’s band as singer and saxophonist.

Mike is survived by his immediate family: one brother; Paul M Hays (Cindy), Washington, DC and three sisters; Barbara Thomas (Cam), Underwood, WA, Pamela Johnson (Shannon), Elizabethton, TN, and Patricia Ruth Emory (Jimmy), Richmond, VA. Also surviving are his daughter, Michelle Diana Williams (Indianapolis, IN), two granddaughters Savannah & Taylor, and grandson Bishop. Mike will also be deeply missed by his life partner, Carol Simpson of Nolensville, her three children and six grandchildren, and additionally, by a true army of Brother & Sister Freedom Fighters and many of his friends in the music industry.

Visitation will be Monday, Nov 19,from 3pm to 5:45pm at Woodbine Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road. The funeral service will be held at the same location beginning at 6pm. A buffet remembrance reception , hosted by brother Paul will be held at Mike and Carol’s home immediately following the service.

On Tuesday, Nov 20 a procession led by the Patriot Guard will take Mike’s remains from Hickory Chapel at 9:00 a.m. to Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski where he will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. near to his father, Mr. Hughes, and his paternal grandparents.

Mike Hays was a man of faith, and had been close to the Methodist Church throughout his lifetime.

Special memorials may be made to CMT/ABATE, Mike Hays Freedom Fighter Fund, P.O. Box 160223, Nashville, TN 37216-0223
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Penny Adams
Virginia Freedom Riders - Legislative Officer

"Government is too big and too important to be left to the politicians."
Chester Bowles (1901 - 1986)

faceman · Road Warrior Joined: 01 Jun 2004 Posts: 411

Our thoughts are with Mike and his family. In the pack one rider goes ahead to make sure the path is clear and safe for the rest. Mike has gone ahead of the pack to clear the way for the rest of us. God's speed and God bless.

Faceman
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Bernie Adams, President
Virginia Freedom Riders

MissPenny · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:55 pm Post subject:

Sent by Carol:

Michael L (Twanger) Hays
June 17, 1955 -November 14, 2007
Nolensville , TN

Mike died from arteriosclerosis, enlarged heart, heart attack.

Draft copy of Obituary will follow before midnight tonight.

Monday November 19, 2007. Visitation at Woodbine Hickory Chapel 5852
Nolensville Road , Nashville , TN (just south of Bell Road ) 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Funeral service 6:00 p.m. at same location. Service will include comments by
friends and family. Immediately following service will be buffet &
beverage celebratory reception for all at Carol and Mike’s home, graciously provided
by Mike’s brother, Paul Hays .

At 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, family and friends will gather at
Woodbine Hickory Chapel to escort Mike to Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski , TN , where
he will be laid to rest next to his father, Harold Hughes at approximately
11:00a.m.
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Penny Adams
Virginia Freedom Riders - Legislative Officer

"Government is too big and too important to be left to the politicians."
Chester Bowles (1901 - 1986)

Nancy08 · Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Location: New Jersey

Oh, I am so sorry for the loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow.

"Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."
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