Albert Hayes, Sr. was born on February 17, 1932 in Plum Creek, Freestone County, Texas, to Amos and Katie Mea Green Hayes, Sr.

He attended school at St. Mary, Plum Creek and G.B. Bennett High School in Buffalo, Texas.

He accepted Christ early in life and united with Box Church - Plum Creek, Freestone County.

Albert served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1957 as a Motorcade Sergeant. He was also a bodyguard for Bobby Blue Blann.

Albert married Lue Nell West in September 1960 . This union was blessed with three children.

He worked as a Automobile Repairman. He also did seasonal work in the Rio Grand Valley. He was a member of A.C.H.A. and Mid Tex Coon Hunter's Association.

Albert's hard working hands are at rest. He left this earth on the Wings of Angels on July 25, 2016 in Buffalo, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos Hayes, Sr. and Katie M. Green; wife, Lue Nell West Hayes; two daughters, Leona Hayes Owens, Katie Mea Hayes; stepson, Bobby Lynn Tatum.

Those left behind to cherish sweet memories are: sons Albert (Bubba) Hayes, Jr., Madisonville, Texas ; stepson, Ronnie Gene Tatum, Mexia, Texas; daughter, Phylis Hayes (Henry Hill)  , Buffalo, Texas; son-in-law, William Owens, Jr.; sister-in-law, Annie Mea Hayes; nine grandchildren; Greg, Londa (Cedric), Dwayne (Trina), Deon (Galalitha), Deann (Kevin), Patrick (Shigetta), Tamara, Britney (Shayla) and Lil' Man; 28 great grandchildren; three great great children. A special thanks to Mickey Byrd and Alberta Robinson. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.