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January 5, 2026, at age 34. Tommy passed away suddenly. He is predeceased by his father James T. Hayes Jr.; aunt Barbara Tesh; grandmother Jeanette Finch and cousin Joseph Goodwin.
He is survived by his son Thomas J. Hayes Jr.; siblings April Marie Hayes and Timothy (Christopher King) Hayes; stepmother Cynthia Baird; uncle Michael (Christine) Hayes; aunt Elizabeth (Steven) Goodwin; cousins Rachael, Michael (Tatiana) Hayes, Ricia (Nathan) Seefried, Chastity (Jason) Keuer, Donny Hayes, and Eli Hayes; and extended family and friends.
TJ was an avid painter and artist. He also had a passion for the Atlanta Falcons and the outdoors. He enjoyed riding his electric bikes, trading and playing Pokemon, and wrestling. He was a diehard wrestling fan who rarely missed an event. His greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was his son, Thomas Jr.
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