Joseph Woody Hayes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph “Woody” Hayes, born on December 18, 1957 in Louisville, KY, passed away in Sarasota, FL on July 20, 2020. After growing up with his 12 brothers and sisters in Louisville, Woody joined the US Navy to serve his country and see the world aboard the USS Constellation. He eventually moved to Tampa, FL, where he met Patrice - the woman he was destined to marry - and dozens of lifelong friends with the Tampa Bay Parrotheads. Woody and Patrice “fit” and married in Sarasota on July 24, 1999. Woody became a son to Mr. and Mrs. G. and a father to Patrice’s four children, Joel, GinaLynn, Jeffrey, and Gregory - who blessed him with six Granbabies, Emma Jean, Jonathan, John Henry (Hankstar), Nicholas (Nickstar), Charlotte, and Bennett - who he loved and adored with all his heart. Woody worked for the USPS as "The Best Mailman in Sarasota County” for over 20 years, was a founding member of the Sarasota Parrotheads, and joined the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas More. Woody always shined with happiness, positivity, love, and support for everyone around him. His energy filled every room and lifted every spirit. Woody filled his days with laughs, love, friends, and family and lived every day to its fullest - enjoying every song and every story. An avid sports fan, Woody rooted for the UL Cardinals, TB Bucs, TB Lightning, and TB Rays and always set his calendar by the First Saturday in May to celebrate the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. Woody was predeceased by his mother and father, Winnie and Cy, his brothers, Tony and David, and his sister, Connie. Woody is survived by his wife, Patrice, his brothers, Donnie, Pat, and Ricky, his sisters, Joan, Bonnie, Mary, Theresa, Betty, and Norma, and lots and lots of friends and family. Woody leaves behind nothing but fond memories of deep friendship, love, and admiration. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be on Friday, July 24 from 4:00-7:00pm, as well as Saturday, July 25 from 8:30-9:00am, at Toale Brothers Funeral Home: 6903 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231 A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 25 at 9:30am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church: 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota FL 34231 A private burial will take place on Tuesday, July 28 at Sarasota National Cemetery.

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Joseph Woody Hayes

July 20, 2020