Joseph Eugene (Gene) Hayes, age 76, of Bremen passed away on March 17, 2026 at a local healthcare facility. He was born on September 2, 1949 in Carrollton, the son of the late Joseph Carroll "JC" Hayes and Ruth Geneva Powell Hayes. He owned his own carpentry business.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Russell "Rusty" Hayes.

Survivors include his children, Joseph "Joe" Hayes, Jr. of Bremen and Thiedra Voyles of Bremen; a brother, Tim Hayes (Ruby); and grandchildren, Synceigh Voyles, Scarlett Voyles, Savannah Voyles and Skye Voyles.

There are no services planned at this time.

Hightower Funeral Home of Bremen is in charge of the arrangements.